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 [...]
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 […]
Mental health, disability in the justice system
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 […]
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 […]
Support for child welfare and health studies
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 […]
Sleep in children with autism
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 […]