Autism
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
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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
- Opinion
- Opinion
My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud
Being told I was neurodivergent was like discovering you’ve been wearing a silly hat since the day you were born, though no one ever thought to mention it.
- Mike Knapp
‘Best thing I’ve ever done’: How a chance diagnosis transformed this WA mining worker’s life
Tristan did not just get his own desk at Fortescue when he shared his diagnosis. He got a ticket to be himself.
- Peter Milne
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