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Autism prevalence in Aotearoa: What national data are telling us
People often wonder how many Autistic people there are in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a difficult question to answer, as we do not have a single national system for recording autism diagnoses. Over...
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: another dimension of neurodifference
Content note: OCD themes discussed include fear of suicide, health anxiety and moral scrupulosity. What happens when being Autistic interacts with having obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Here four...
View ArticleNeurodiversity Dunedin kicks off with a bang
Finding others who “get it” can be life-changing for neurodivergent adults. In Dunedin, that kind of in-person peer support was missing – until Jeroen and Marco started Neurodiversity Dunedin, which...
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Autistic and queer: A summer reading list
Just in time for the summer holidays, River Kingston shares another list of 10 books that feature excellent Autistic queer representation. Stories. They hold our experiences and imagine our...
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Active coping and self-advocacy strategies
In this article, Luella Wheeler, shares from her own experience some shifts in thinking, habits and self-advocacy that have helped to navigate managing chronic health conditions. She has been fortunate...
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The Autistic perimenopause
Sam Galloway (BSc Psychology with Hons, Primary PGCE, MA in Education) is a late diagnosed Autistic and ADHD midlife woman. She advocates for Autistic and neurodivergent menopause as a distinct life...
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Autistic and navigating chronic health challenges
Chronic illness and co-occurring health conditions are a common part of Autistic experience. In this article, author Luella Wheeler shares major health challenges and explains how identifying...
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Autism and ADHD in education
Cath Dyson Cath Dyson explores the complexity of autism and ADHD in the education setting. Being neurodivergent with one or more co- occurring conditions is very common. According to the 2023 New...
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Peer groups: Building a connected Autistic community in Aotearoa
Authors Alta, Emma, Nicolina, and Sarah share their personal journeys as Autistic peer group leaders, offering stories, tips, and encouragement for anyone wanting to create supportive spaces for...
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Autism, Menopause, and Reaching Breaking Point: A Hidden Crisis
Content note: this article mentions self- harming, suicide and abuse. Menopause has been identified as a major life transition point at which people are vulnerable to mental and physical ill-health,...
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Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Autism
Many Autistic people experience chronic fatigue and pain. In this article, Sara Meyer reviews current research and offers some practical strategies. There is growing interest in the relationship...
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Charli’s Journey: Creativity, Connection, and Confidence
Charli’s journey has been one of resilience, creativity, and triumph. With the love and support of her family, she has overcome challenges, discovered her passions, and found the confidence to...
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A review of the first Wild of Brain Neurodiversity Wellbeing Retreat
Nicolina Newcombe reading Anissa Ljanta’s book Wild of Brain at the retreat. Dr Nicolina Newcombe shares a review of the first Wild of Brain Neurodiversity Wellbeing Retreat, facilitated by Anissa...
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My Autism has Flatmates
Tyrone Cook Being Autistic and having several cooccurring conditions is like living with some very unpredictable flatmates! Tyrone Cook shares this light-hearted look at how his autism shares space...
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What is the Child Disability Allowance?
Child Disability Allowance is a payment made to the main carer of a child or young person with a serious disability. A serious disability is a long-term disability that significantly limits a person’s...
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Autistic and queer: A summer reading list
Book Reviews: 10 top reads celebrating Autistic Queer narratives, writes River Kingston. In this carefully curated summer reading list, River Kingston—an Autistic, trans, and non-binary scholar with a...
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Finding strength beyond limits: My CrossFit journey as an Autistic athlete
At just 8 years old, Liam found his passion in CrossFit, a sport that not only helped him grow physically but also shaped who he is today. As an Autistic teenager, he has faced challenges along the...
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What I learned as an Autistic job seeker
Finding a job can be challenging for everyone, especially in the current economic climate, writes Dr Nicolina Newcombe (PhD). However, Autistic people may face additional barriers in this process....
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Autism and giftedness
Autistic researcher, Sara Meyer discusses autism and giftedness. Autism is a highly variable form of neurodivergence that gives rise to a lot of natural differences in the way the brain develops and...
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Is homeschooling a better option for Autistic children?
Autistic researcher, Sara Meyer discusses how is homeschooling a better option for Autistic children? Autistic and neurodivergent children often have additional learning needs that may be difficult to...
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