How to Be the Best Partner to an Autistic or Neurotypical Person

By Dr Michelle Garnett & Prof Tony Attwood You may not have planned to marry or partner an autistic person, or, if you are autistic, a neurotypical person, but here…

Exploding Myths: The Use of the ADOS and Diagnosis of Autism [Updated for 2022]

By Dr Michelle Garnett & Prof Tony Attwood In the lead up to our next Event, Masterclass: Diagnostic Assessment and Intervention with Autistic Children and Adolescents we have often been asked: Will…

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,…

Our New Book: Autism Working: A Seven-Stage Plan to Thriving at Work

Getting and keeping a job is not easy for someone who has autism. A recent survey indicated over 73 per cent of adults with autism have concerns about getting and…

Tip Sheet for Recognising the Early Signs and Triggers of a Meltdown for an Autistic Child in the Classroom

Signs of anxiety Restless and agitated behaviour Unable to easily calm down Needing reassurance regarding the sequence of events and expectations Social withdrawal and isolation Speech fluency is affected by…

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