By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett The prevalence of mental health issues like anxiety and depression is notably higher among autistic teenagers compared to their non-autistic peers.…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett Research has recently been conducted on autism over the age of 50 using semi-structured interviews. A study by Wake et al. (2021) included…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett As clinicians, we have seen an increasing number of adults, and especially women, over the age of 50 seeking confirmation of autism in…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett Getting and keeping a job can be difficult for autistic people. One survey indicated over 73 per cent of adults with autism have…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett The term autism was first used by the Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1919 to describe a withdrawal from reality with a pathological…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett Life for autistic individuals can be challenging and filled with unique experiences and struggles that are often misunderstood by those who…
By Emma Hinze, Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood.Many autistic individuals often find themselves facing unique challenges in their interpersonal relationships. This can lead to feelings of victimisation and,…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle GarnettAnxiety is a personal experience, and each autistic individual's journey is unique. Recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all solution is crucial.…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle GarnettMiscommunication can be a daily challenge for many of us, but for autistic individuals, it often takes on a whole new…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle GarnettIn the world of autism, anxiety often accompanies individuals on their journey. Research indicates that up to 84% of young autistic…