Beautiful minds:Inside the identity politics of autism

Beautiful minds:Inside the identity politics of autism

Autism is no longer just a clinical diagnosis. For many,it’s an identity,a community and a cause.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos

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Thousand-fold increase:What is driving the rise of autism?

Thousand-fold increase:What is driving the rise of autism?

Autism has changed. And it has reshaped Australia in the process. Now we are grappling with what that means.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
The ‘unique’ ABC show catering to the neurodiverse

The ‘unique’ ABC show catering to the neurodiverse

Factual series Fizzy and Suds is a new form of early childhood entertainment that taps into divergent thinking.

  • byBridget McManus
The Coalition’s new voice pushing for fixes to the NDIS
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The Coalition’s new voice pushing for fixes to the NDIS

Senator Hollie Hughes is one of the scheme’s biggest defenders – her son has used it to access support for autism for almost eight years. But she says Bill Shorten needs to come clean about his plans to rein in growth.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
The March 9 Edition
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The March 9 Edition

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Why has everyone suddenly got ADHD?

Why has everyone suddenly got ADHD?

Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are soaring. Figuring out why is a minefield.

  • byAmanda Hooton
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Push for ‘quiet hour’ at polling booths for neurodivergent voters

Push for ‘quiet hour’ at polling booths for neurodivergent voters

Politicians are considering a call from autism activists to ban campaigners and loud noises from polling booths for an hour during elections.

  • byAnnika Smethurst
School system needs to evolve to cater for changing society
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School system needs to evolve to cater for changing society

A major challenge for our education system is how to ensure schools can offer enough support to the growing number of students with a disability.

  • byThe Herald's View
World-leading autism expert joins effort to reshape Australia’s education system
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World-leading autism expert joins effort to reshape Australia’s education system

A leading autism researcher will join the national board that oversees school funding as the government takes steps to stop families flocking to the NDIS.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Can’t stand tags and tight waistbands? Try sensory-friendly clothing

Can’t stand tags and tight waistbands? Try sensory-friendly clothing

Finding comfortable clothes can be an arduous task for some neurodivergent people,but sensory-friendly clothes help make fashion accessible.

  • byNell Geraets
‘Trying times for parents’ as waitlists for paediatricians blow out

‘Trying times for parents’ as waitlists for paediatricians blow out

Several large paediatric clinics in Melbourne are advertising they are unable to make appointments with new patients,while some desperate parents are booking consultations with specialists interstate.

  • byAisha Dow