By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood Restrictive eating disorders, such as Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and anorexia nervosa are the most common eating disorders experienced by autistic…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle GarnettMovement is a fundamental aspect of human life, playing a crucial role in our ability to interact with the world and…
By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood In the intricate tapestry of neurodiversity, individuals often grapple with multifaceted challenges that intersect and intertwine, creating a complex web of experiences. One such…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett We know there is a link between autism and epilepsy. Studies have confirmed that up to 8% of intellectually able autistic children…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle GarnettAuDHD describes being both Autistic and having Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This combination has gained more attention in recent years. Our last…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett According to DSM-5 TR (APA 2022), one of the diagnostic criteria (B1) for Autism Spectrum Disorder is stereotyped or repetitive motor movements such…
By Emma Hinze, Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood Life for autistic individuals presents unique challenges, one of which is the fear of making mistakes. This fear can be…
By Emma Hinze, Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood AuDHD, a term describing the co-occurrence of Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has gained more attention in recent years. This…
By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony AttwoodTruly inclusive classrooms are safe places where all students can learn, including students who have suffered and/or are suffering poverty, loss or trauma, students…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle GarnettADHD is associated with qualities and challenges. The qualities can include enthusiasm, energy, creativity, fun to be with, and capacity for intense concentration on…