Babies with low vitamin D may have high risk of mental disorders
Australian researchers say they’ve found convergent evidence babies born with vitamin D deficiency are at a higher risk of developing ADHD, schizophrenia, and autism.
Autism
Should a psychiatrist reveal they have autism?
Anna Rebowska was encouraged to pursue a role that required less talking. She didn’t take that advice.
Two-year wait for autism diagnosis hurts children’s future
The earlier an autistic child is diagnosed, the better their long-term outcomes. So why are initial diagnoses taking longer and longer?
If vaccines don’t cause autism, what does?
The risk of autism develops even before we are born. But the origins of the disorder are still not well understood.
‘Hardwired to fight every demand’: what Harry’s family did to find happiness
From getting out of bed to teeth brushing, there are at least 32 steps to help Harry through each day. This is the story of how his family endured Covid lockdowns with an autistic toddler, and their search for answers to his complex behaviour.
Boost for autistic in $42m package
Autistic Australians have some of the poorest life outcomes. This plan is designed to change that.
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