The government is looking to improve the lives of autistic Australians and wants your advice
In short: The federal government has released a draft of a strategy it hopes will improve the lives of autistic Australians.Feedback will inform a more…
Life On The Spectrum: Misdiagnosis Gap Affecting Autistic Women In Nigeria
Mirabel Andrew’s* life has been riddled with a lot of sensory issues, especially in her childhood, as she couldn’t stand noises such as thunderstorms and…
Autistic drivers could find their licences in legal limbo depending where they live after new standards introduced
Thousands of autistic drivers could find their Australian licences are in legal limbo due to changes quietly made last year to the national standards that…
‘Being autistic and queer is more than just my identity
Being autistic is something I have only realised about myself in the past few years. Having a diagnosis, as of July this year, has helped…
Adelaide community centre bridges support gap for adults identifying as LGBTQIA+, disabled or neurodivergent
Finding a safe community was a difficult task for Sonny Jane Wise, until they created one for others with a similar experience.Key points:A drop-in care…
Police arrest autistic teenager who said officer looks like her ‘lesbian nana’
“My daughter told me the police officer looked like her nana, who is a lesbian. The officer took it the wrong way and said it…
Amazing dad's unique plan to take severely autistic son on his first holiday abroad
Adam Murphy, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, said all of the prep was worth it to see his son Ryan, 26, smile once they had made it…
Donald Triplett, the first person in the world to be diagnosed with autism, dies at 89
The Mississippi man known as "Case 1", the first person to be diagnosed with autism, has died.Key points:Donald Triplett's autism diagnosis arose from his parents'…
Inside deaf, autistic basketball player Kade West’s journey
Kade West just needed something and someone to believe in. The 20-year-old Long Beach resident, born deaf and autistic, never felt like he belonged anywhere.…