A global rise in autism diagnoses is putting the spotlight on this relatively common neurodevelopmental difference. A recent ...

A 10-year study in Aotearoa New Zealand shows genetic testing should be available for autistic individuals and their families to refine diagnoses, according to University of Auckland scientists ...

A genetic screening study of over 200 autistic New Zealanders found almost 30% had genes that are ‘causal’, or ‘likely causal’, of autism. The research, based on DNA samples from the ...

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Photo: Supplied. A 10-year study in New Zealand shows genetic testing should be available for autistic individuals and their families to refine diagnoses, according to University of Auckland ...

Parents of teens with misophonia should balance accommodations with life prep. Coping skills like mindfulness can help manage ...

what happened when an autistic teen decided to give herself a pre-high school glow-up; and a little-known condition that makes school an almost impossible struggle for some autistic kids. Also heard ...

A recent study identified autism in 1.3% of four- to five-year-olds in Aotearoa New Zealand. This matches estimates overseas of 1% to 2% of eight-year-olds. In our new research, we looked at how ...

A genetic screening study of over 200 autistic New Zealanders found almost 30% had genes that are ‘causal’, or ‘likely causal’, of autism. The research, based on DNA samples from the participants, as ...

The treatment of an 18-year-old from Co Roscommon who suffers with autism has been branded ‘scandalous’ and ‘pathetic’ in the Dail. Roscommon teen Seán is severely autistic and non-verbal.