So-called PDA – which offers a medical explanation for why a child will not do as told – has taken off among overwhelmed parents. But it’s a source of contention.
A state inquiry has made substantial recommendations to improve standards for teaching students with disabilities in NSW.
Prenatal exposure to BPA plastic chemicals has been linked with an increased likelihood of children developing autism.
Being told I was neurodivergent was like discovering you’ve been wearing a silly hat since the day you were born,though no one ever thought to mention it.
Tristan did not just get his own desk at Fortescue when he shared his diagnosis. He got a ticket to be himself.
New research is trying to uncover whether girls differ from boys in the early childhood signs of autism,leading to delayed or missed diagnoses in girls.
The stand-up comedian and broadcaster on why she loves “bed-rotting” – and her personal version of hell.
We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial,workplace,education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
When I was 13,my favourite teacher decided it would be a good idea to call me “Julia Peculiar” in front of the class. I am forever grateful.
A support worker on a young man navigating life – in a world that hits him differently to others.
Australia has its first assistant minister for autism and is crafting its first national autism strategy. How the rest of society steps up will be crucial.