Autism
Dummies for adults? The practical uses for grown-up pacifiers
There’s stigma around adult soothers, but the reasons people are using them aren’t what you think.
- Nell Geraets
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Neurodivergent TV characters used to be rare. Now they take the lead
In shows such as Patience, Austin and Heartbreak High, being neurodivergent is seen as more of an attribute than an affliction.
- Debi Enker
I always loved Little Women’s Jo March. Years later, I understood why
An autism diagnosis made it clear why the feisty, unconventional young writer held such appeal.
- Jo Case
Be our guest: Why this performance of Beauty and the Beast will be ‘relaxed’
Live theatre can be overwhelming for some autistic people. So this weekend, a beloved musical is adapting its magic for an accessible show.
- Brittany Busch
- Perspective
- Schools
Some kids have never been invited to a party. Here’s why
Making and keeping friends can be challenging, but for neurodivergent children, these challenges become more complicated.
- Felicity Caldwell
From the moment Chloe was born, she was a difficult sleeper. Years later I found out why
My attitude has changed enormously since she was first diagnosed. I am no longer scared. I’m informed and I’m her biggest advocate.
- Sarah Hayden
For many Australians, Nippers is a rite of passage. Now, for Dippers
Not everyone is born beach-ready. But a new program is making some of our most famous stretches of coastline more welcoming for some children.
- Ali Gripper
How a controversial medical explanation for difficult kids blew up online
So-called PDA – which offers a medical explanation for why a child will not do as told – has taken off among overwhelmed parents. But it’s a source of contention.
- Liam Mannix
‘False choice’: The decision about schools that leaves parents with few options
A state inquiry has made substantial recommendations to improve standards for teaching students with disabilities in NSW.
- Kayla Olaya
The common food packaging ingredient linked to autism
Prenatal exposure to BPA plastic chemicals has been linked with an increased likelihood of children developing autism.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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