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Autism: The Impact of Anxiety on Daily Life

By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett In the world of autism, anxiety often accompanies individuals on their journey. Research indicates that up to 84% of young…

Camouflaging in Autistic Relationships: Part 1

By Emma Hinze, Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood Couples often approach us with inquiries regarding the intriguing shifts they observe in their autistic partners as their relationship evolves…

Research on Internet Gaming and Autism 

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett Internet gaming has become very popular and is enjoyed as a means of social interaction, often with friends after school, with gaming experiences…

Autism and Substance Addiction

By Professor Tony Attwood  and Dr. Michelle GarnettWe have seen an increasing number of autistic adolescents and adults with signs of substance addiction, usually alcohol but also illegal substances such…

PDA: Diagnosis and Providing Support

By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony AttwoodA dilemma faced by healthcare providers who are asked to provide diagnostic, therapy or support services for clients seeking assessment, support or treatment…

Autistic Women in Couple Relationships

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett We have considerable literature on relationship support when the male in the relationship is autistic, but only two books when the autistic partner…