Autism

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An adult Speech Therapy expert positively engages a young Child using colorful blocks, fostering Language skills and Development in a cheerful environment

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?

Stephen Lunn

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If we knew the cause of autism, it would help to convince people what doesn’t cause it. Picture: iStock/The Australian

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.

SUMATHI REDDY

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5/02/2025 Porcia Lam pictured with her son Harry (6). Porscia Lam has written a book about the challenges for her and her family of raising young son Harry, who has autism, during Melbourne's Covid lockdowns. Aaron Francis / The Australian

‘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.

Fiona Harari

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Australia's first National Autism Strategy is being released. Picture: iStock

Boost for autistic in $42m package

Autistic Australians have some of the poorest life outcomes. This plan is designed to change that.

Penny Timms

Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/topics/autism