Ageing and Autism
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett Over the last decade we have seen an increasing number of mature adults seeking confirmation of autism in their developmental history and…
10 Challenges Your Autistic Teenager Likely Faces Every Day
By Dr Michelle Garnett & Prof Tony AttwoodIntroductionIf you live with, teach or work with an autistic teenager, it is very likely that you have noticed that many days seem…
Emotion Management Techniques to Help an Autistic Child. Emotion Toolbox Part 1
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett Introduction to the Emotional Toolbox Part 1 Autistic children and adults may have a limited range of emotion repair mechanisms and are…
How to Create an Autism Friendly Work Environment
Fortunately, society is becoming more aware of the different thinking style that comes along with autism, and the many strengths and abilities that autistic employees bring to all industries and…
How to Survive Christmas – A Guide for Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children
By Dr Michelle Garnett and Prof Tony Attwood Many people around the world look forward to Christmas, to the family reunions, holidays, religious significance, and the social aspect of…
What is High Functioning Autism? An In-Depth Look by Dr Michelle Garnett & Professor Tony Attwood
By Dr Michelle Garnett & Prof Tony Attwood. A lot of people still use the term high functioning autism (HFA), which is problematic because it is misleading. In this blog…
Independence and ASD Level 1-2
By Dr Michelle Garnett and Prof Tony Attwood Whilst finding our place in the world has its own set of challenges, being autistic brings unique challenges. Becoming independent requires certain…
Computer Gaming, COVID and Autism; Part 3 by Professor Tony Attwood
This series of three blogs are from a chapter in the book Life After Lockdown edited by Rebecca Silva, Ruth Prytash, Rene De Loss and Carol Burmeister, published in 2021…
Computer Gaming, COVID and Autism; Part 2 by Professor Tony Attwood
This series of three blogs are from a chapter in the book Life After Lockdown edited by Rebecca Silva, Ruth Prytash, Rene De Loss and Carol Burmeister, published in 2021…
Computer Gaming, COVID and Autism by Professor Tony Attwood
This series of three blogs are from a chapter in the book Life After Lockdown edited by Rebecca Silva, Ruth Prytash, Rene De Loss and Carol Burmeister, published in 2021,…