The Latest Breaking News from Autism

'Autism affects the whole family unit, not just the child.'

Chief of Children and Young People with Disability Australia says families are simply seeking help for their children, with the NDIS ‘the only place to turn’

Ahead of the release of the government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the topic taking centre stage is the diagnosis of autism. Over one third of people accessing the scheme list it as a primary disability.

Exclusive: Expert who led major scandal reviews calls for end to investment in inappropriate hospital care

Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents – beyond highlighting that the sensory differences when breastfeeding could be very challenging for them. We also found that communication…

‘Basic needs are simply not met, abuse is rife and people face being totally dehumanised,’ campaigners warn

Special Report: For more than 10 years, this 28-year-old has been trapped in dementia care units and A&E wards, abused by nurses and held in padded rooms. In all this time, he’s never had the care he needs

Neurodiversity is more than just a different way of being. Here's how a one-size-fits-all education model fails us

As diagnostic methods improve and clinical monitoring increases, the identification of autism spectrum disorder in US children has become more prevalent.

How Elizabeth Bonker is helping the voiceless find their voice

How to have an autism-friendly bonfire celebration with your family