News & Views How autistic burnout ignited my passion for creating inclusive workplaces Despite years of successful leadership experience, revealing that I was autistic immediately put my abilities into question.
News & Views I have four autistic children, and I was just diagnosed as being autistic at 32. Here’s what I’ve learnt Discover Carefully Planned, a web-based platform that streamlines communication for neurodiverse families. Say goodbye to overwhelming paperwork and endless coordination.
Soapbox The world is finally getting a glimpse of what it really means to be neurodiverse- but there’s much more work to be done It is a good time to look beyond the stereotypes and unpack what it really means to be a neurodiverse young woman in Australia
Soapbox Navigating the teen years is never easy, but for those who are neurodiverse, it can be even harder Founder Michelle Ridsdale on how Kaboose is helping children, like her son, in the neurodivergent community with social connectedness.
Women's Health News ‘This is why representation matters’: Em Rusciano responds to false accusations of faking her autism diagnosis Em Rusciano speaks out after being accused of faking her autism diagnosis, saying “This is why representation matters.”
News & Views How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis- the earlier the better Here’s the best way to start the conversation around autism to help children be happy about who they are and accept their differences.
Life Hannah Gadsby navigates the mirror maze of trauma as an autistic, gender queer comedian Hannah Gadsby explores the unique challenges and gifts of being an autistic, gender queer outsider. Her memoir charts her path to comedy success – navigating trauma and self-knowledge along the way.
Health Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls and women. That can compound the challenges they face Without a diagnosis for autism, girls might experience social difficulties and traumatic situations – and grow into women who blame themselves.
News & Views How her son’s autism diagnosis showed Louise Cummins ‘A Different Kind of Brilliant’ I received a call from our developmental paediatrician with the news; ‘Yes, I’m afraid your son does have autism’. Some people feel relieved at the diagnosis but my heart just smashed.
News & Views “Being uniquely wired can open up a world of possibility”: Louise Cummins spreads hope and celebrates autism in her new book Louise Cummins’ new picture book, A Different Kind of Brilliant, aims to help children and families understand what autism is.
