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…

By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood We previously reported on the increased incidence of eating disorders, and particularly anorexia nervosa, Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Pica, with…

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…

By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood We know that autism is a risk factor for both mental and physical health conditions. One study (Lever & Gertz, 2016) found…

By Professor Tony Attwood  and Dr. Michelle GarnettThere are many attractive qualities to an autistic partner, for example, a sense that they are different in an exciting and unique way,…

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…

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…

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…

By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony AttwoodPDA behaviour can be extremely perplexing. The person persistently and obsessively avoids everyday tasks that they were able to complete on previous days,…