By Dr Michelle Garnett and Prof Tony AttwoodBoth autism and ADHD are characterised by difficulties with executive function, and they tend to co- occur. Research has shown over several decades…

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettWhy are autistic students so frequently the victims of bullying? From our extensive clinical experience, we have found that there are usually many…

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michell GarnettIn this second part of our two-part article we discuss executive function, what it is and how to help your child with executive…

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettIn this two-part article we discuss the prevalence of ADHD in autistic children and adolescents, the effect of being autistic and having ADHD,…

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettThere is increasing recognition that autism and trauma are associated in significant ways which contribute to our understanding of autism, our awareness of…

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettTypical teenagers are usually enthusiastic about going beyond friendship and experiencing the ‘dating game.’ They are exploring their new sexual awareness, who they…

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettOne important task of adolescence is to develop a sense of identity, or a concept of self, but as one autistic teenager said,…

By Dr Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony AttwoodWithin their clinical practice, allied health individuals and teams may be asked by medical practitioners to provide an ADOS assessment to determine if…

By Dr Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony AttwoodConsider the following stories which are based on true cases from our clinical practice, with identifying details changed: The parents of Molly, who is…

By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle GarnettThe parents of autistic teenagers and young adults are increasingly worried about how much time their son or daughter spends on Internet gaming,…