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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gaze aversion, lack of emotional expression, repetitive body movements, or speaking in monologue tone can sway people’s judgement of another’s credibility and honesty – notably in […]
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 […]
Flinders University researchers will be buoyed by $472,908 in additional funding from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation of SA for a range of new projects […]
Autistic children are often prescribed medication, including for sleep conditions such as insomnia. But is this leading to overmedication? New Flinders University research supported by the […]
Autistic adults may have different behaviours or perspectives in the workplace or in social situations which may lead them into compromised situations. Some might be excluded […]