10 Tips for Teaching Autistic Students
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettIntroduction“Help! I have three autistic students in my class of 30 students, how do I teach them, but still keep the rest of…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettIntroduction“Help! I have three autistic students in my class of 30 students, how do I teach them, but still keep the rest of…
IntroductionThe characteristics of autism include difficulty achieving social reciprocity, reading non-verbal communication and teamwork skills. This can lead to problems at work with social communication. Further difficulties can arise because…
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…
IntroductionBeing in a relationship with an autistic partner, whether you are dating someone on the spectrum or married to them, can challenge your sense of what a love relationship is…
Gradually a young autistic child will come to realise that they are different to their peers. They notice that their peers can easily and accurately ‘read’ social situations and people’s…
IntroductionAchieving and maintaining employment can be difficult and stressful for autistic adults. Parents and partners also have their concerns, as they often provide employment support and employers, line managers and…
By Dr Michelle Garnett & Prof Tony AttwoodYou may not have planned to marry or partner an autistic person, or, if you are autistic, a neurotypical person, but here you…
By Dr Michelle Garnett & Prof Tony Attwood We have often been asked: Will a full-day training on diagnostic assessment provide thorough training in the Autistic Diagnostic Observational Schedule, Second…
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…
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…