Research and clinical experience have found that autistic adults are most likely to utilise the coping mechanisms of suppression and avoidance for anxiety and depression, rather than other coping strategies…
In the lead up to our next Event, Masterclass: Diagnostic Assessment and Intervention with Adults with Autism we have often been asked: Will the full day training on diagnostic assessment…
In our recent webcast about couples where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum, we discussed verbal, emotional and physical intimacy. We explained the challenges an autistic person…
There are many qualities associated with autism that are appealing to a prospective partner. The person can be attentive, knowledgeable, creative, kind, endearingly immature, physically attractive, quiet, and inexperienced in…
The Social Space Community was established as a social and recreational hub for young individuals on the autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The inspiration came from the children I…
by Ms Naomi Francis, Speech Therapist You may have heard of the term “pragmatics” before, but never thought much of it. In its simplest form, pragmatics, or “social communication” is…
By Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett When a child is diagnosed with autism, the parents will be asked detailed questions about how their son or daughter is different…
By Professor Tony Attwood Children who have autism will know at quite a young age that they are different to their peers with regard to the ability to read facial…
By Sarah Ormond, Psychologist Our ability to feel what is going on in our body is an important skill; tuning into to our physical sensations can give us important clues…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett Many women on the autism spectrum deliberated about whether or not they should seek a formal diagnosis, weighing up the potential costs…