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New digital mental health solutions for Autistic youth
Co-design of digital mental health support for Autistic youth with co-occurring anxiety: a research project Digital mental health solutions, particularly for Autistic youth, lack research...
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Short film shines a light on autism
Altogether Autism was proud to feature the groundbreaking film ‘He Karu, He Taringa’ alongside Māoriland Film during Autism Appreciation Month 2023, writes Jamie-Leigh Timoti. Inspired by the firsthand...
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Pathological Demand Avoidance in the New Zealand context
Autistic researcher, Sara Meyer and clinical psychologist, Jenny Gibbs share some background and current understandings of demand avoidance, also known as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). For some...
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How to support an Autistic child with meltdowns
Autistic researcher, Sara Meyer discusses how to support an Autistic child with meltdowns. Autistic people sometimes experience states of overwhelm where they lash out at others, become rigid 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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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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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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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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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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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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