Autistic Australians three times more likely to be homeless
Autistic Australians face a homelessness risk nearly three times higher than the general population, according to new Flinders University research that reveals how everyday systems are […]
Distinguishing between autism and trauma diagnosis
Children could potentially be receiving ineffective supports due to the similar nature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental trauma, warn Flinders University researchers, saying more [...]
New jobs for people with disability
A pilot program bringing employers together with people with a disability is opening the door for South Australian businesses to seize the opportunities created by inclusive […]
Funding boost for autism research initiative
The work of Flinders University’s Autism Research Laboratory has been given a boost with funding of almost $850,000 towards establishing a new ‘Autism Research Initiative’. A […]
Autism screening tool goes global
Researchers at Flinders University are excited about the world-wide uptake of their early screening tool for children suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The early […]
Young girls more difficult to diagnose with autism
Girls with autism tend to be diagnosed later than boys, largely because they can present with different characteristics than those classically related to autism. This means […]
Dodginess detection and crime in adults with autism
Difficulty in recognising dodgy behaviour or not being able to predict someone has bad intentions has often been argued as the reason people with autism can […]
Recognition of emotion in autistic adults
There’s a common perception that autistic individuals are poor at recognising others’ emotions and have little insight into how effectively they do so. But Autistic adults […]
Eating disorders potentially hiding autism diagnosis
Young people with eating disorders may also have underlying and undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder, according to Flinders University researchers. Led by Professor Robyn Young from the […]