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How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier the better

How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier the better

Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto, CC BY Josephine Barbaro, La Trobe University and Marie Camin, La Trobe University...
Autism and ADHD: the youth justice system is harming neurodivergent children

Autism and ADHD: the youth justice system is harming neurodivergent children

SewCream/Shutterstock Anne-Marie Day, Keele University Neurodivergent children are disproportionately...
From deficits to a spectrum, thinking around autism has changed. Now there are calls for a ‘profound autism’ diagnosis

From deficits to a spectrum, thinking around autism has changed. Now there are calls for a ‘profound autism’ diagnosis

A heated debate about autism was reignited after the recent publication of an article advocating for...
Disability Royal Commission. How the Autistic community can contribute.

Disability Royal Commission. How the Autistic community can contribute.

Story By Jack Anderson - Your story Disability legal support My name is Jack Anderson. I am a person...
TikTok is teaching the world about autism – but is it empowering autistic people or pigeonholing them?

TikTok is teaching the world about autism – but is it empowering autistic people or pigeonholing them?

Screenshot / Tiktok.com Sandra Jones, Australian Catholic University A quick look at some TikTok stats...
What’s on for Carers Week October 16th – October 22nd, 2022

What’s on for Carers Week October 16th – October 22nd, 2022

Carers week is celebrated between October 16th and October 22nd. This year there is a variety of events...
Grandparents play an important role in raising autistic children

Grandparents play an important role in raising autistic children

As a larger percentage of families have both parents working, and childcare becomes more expensive and...
The Netflix show with an Autistic lead character that has me terrified – Autism acceptance and reality.

The Netflix show with an Autistic lead character that has me terrified – Autism acceptance and reality.

I watched Heartbreak High and now I am terrified about what my kids are up to. The Netflix show that...
Most adults with autism can recognise facial emotions, almost as well as those without the condition

Most adults with autism can recognise facial emotions, almost as well as those without the condition

Canva Neil Brewer, Flinders University Difficulties with social communication and interaction are...
How Can You Help Your Child Enjoy Online Learning?

How Can You Help Your Child Enjoy Online Learning?

Online schooling, in spite of its convenience, can be a dull learning experience for children. Unlike...
The Autism Directory in Australia changing the way we perceive “Normal”

The Autism Directory in Australia changing the way we perceive “Normal”

The Autism Directory in Australia changing the way we perceive "Normal" One of my good friends compared...
Alternative Therapies Guide – Everything from music therapy to equine therapy

Alternative Therapies Guide – Everything from music therapy to equine therapy

Traditional therapies have their place when your child has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, anxiety...
Em Rusciano’s Press Club address and the four emotional stages of ADHD adult diagnosis

Em Rusciano’s Press Club address and the four emotional stages of ADHD adult diagnosis

ADHD: the four stages of adult ADHD diagnosis There have been several people in the public eye recently,...
Is there such a thing as an autism gene?

Is there such a thing as an autism gene?

Article by Nicholette Zeliadt Researchers have known that genes contribute to autism since the 1970s,...
How can you support kids with ADHD to learn? Parents said these 3 things help

How can you support kids with ADHD to learn? Parents said these 3 things help

Canva Emma Sciberras, Deakin University; Anna Jackson, Deakin University; Glenn Melvin, Deakin University,...
Autistic Masking – What is it, and why can lead to mental health problems.

Autistic Masking – What is it, and why can lead to mental health problems.

Hiding or masking who you are can be an uncomfortable and exhausting experience. For many autistic...
Study links screen time to autism, but problems abound.

Study links screen time to autism, but problems abound.

Article by  KRISTIN SAINANI  A study published recently in JAMA Pediatrics prompted headlines such as...
ADHD looks different in adults. Here are 4 signs to watch for

ADHD looks different in adults. Here are 4 signs to watch for

Tamara May, Monash University and Mark Bellgrove, Monash University Many people with attention deficit...
How to maintain your mental wellbeing as a tired parent.

How to maintain your mental wellbeing as a tired parent.

Maintaining your resilience and wellbeing as a tired parent. is no easy task. According to Kathrine ...
ADHD: why it can make it harder to keep eating habits in check – and what you can do about it

ADHD: why it can make it harder to keep eating habits in check – and what you can do about it

People with ADHD may tend to only eat a specific food or meal before eventually growing tired of it....

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