Autism
Opinion
Mental health
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.
- by Mike Knapp
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‘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.
- by Peter Milne
The search to reveal why so many autistic girls go undiagnosed
New research is trying to uncover whether girls differ from boys in the early childhood signs of autism, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses in girls.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘I finally make sense to myself’: Em Rusciano on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses
The stand-up comedian and broadcaster on why she loves “bed-rotting” – and her personal version of hell.
- by Benjamin Law
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial, workplace, education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
- by Caroline Zielinski
Opinion
Opinion
Autism has a ‘cuteness’ problem. My reality is way different
When I was 13, my favourite teacher decided it would be a good idea to call me “Julia Peculiar” in front of the class. I am forever grateful.
- by Julia Pound
He loves death metal – and a girl. Helping a teen with autism find his rhythm
A support worker on a young man navigating life – in a world that hits him differently to others.
- by Julianne O’Brien
The steps being taken to get better treatment for Australia’s autistic people
Australia has its first assistant minister for autism and is crafting its first national autism strategy. How the rest of society steps up will be crucial.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Beautiful minds: Inside the identity politics of autism
Autism is no longer just a clinical diagnosis. For many, it’s an identity, a community and a cause.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Thousand-fold increase: What is driving the rise of autism?
Autism has changed. And it has reshaped Australia in the process. Now we are grappling with what that means.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
The ‘unique’ ABC show catering to the neurodiverse
Factual series Fizzy and Suds is a new form of early childhood entertainment that taps into divergent thinking.
- by Bridget McManus
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