Autism Spectrum Disorder

After 30 years of providing help for people with autism Tasmania's peak body, Autism Tasmania, will close due to funding being discontinued, with many of those affected reeling over the news, advocates say.

A Queensland family say they are hamstrung by bureaucracy as they try to make the most of their time left with their six-year-old daughter in palliative care.

Autistic teenager Nash Kirk-Clarke is among students who are left out of the school curriculum in what is called 'school exclusion'. UniSA researchers have been examining the impacts of exclusionary practices in Australia's public school system and found that Nash's experience was common.

Wollongong actor and reality television star Michael Theo has landed his first major production, playing a character inspired by him in a new comedy drama called Austin.

With 38 per cent of Australian students classed as "chronically absent", Alesco Secondary College, in the Hunter region of New South Wales, offers students a flexible approach and an alternative to mainstream schooling.

Em Rusciano burst onto the national stage as an advocate for ADHD women. But when she asked a doctor to investigate autism, it was a flat-out no. Ahead of a national tour, she shares the reality of being a late-diagnosed neurodivergent, perimenopausal woman.

A free autism support network in South West WA may be forced to close its doors after being defunded by the federal government, even though it reports growing demand.

Restaurant owner Deanna Flynn Wallis is teaming up with Autism SA on a sensory-friendly menu for quiet dinners.

For many years, Deanna knew there was something about her that was "different". Now, she's taking part in a rollout of "quiet dinners" for people with sensory needs around food.

Melbourne mother Mel Spencer's three children are thriving since accessing NDIS support to manage autism and other conditions. She's nervous about what the government's plans to save $14.4 billion over four years will mean for her children.

An ABC investigation uncovers a series of allegations by former workers blowing the whistle on mistreatment, neglect and excessive use of force against people with disabilities being cared for by NDIS provider Evolution Support Services. 

A 7.30 investigation has uncovered new allegations of rough treatment and shocking footage from inside an NDIS provider of last resort.

The parents of the 16-year-old who stabbed a Sydney bishop have detailed their son's serious anger management issues and longstanding mental health concerns

During Autism Acceptance Month, advocates are calling for change as women from migrant backgrounds are more likely to receive delayed autism diagnosis, making treatment more difficult. 

Katie Watson is trying for a third time to enlist in the Australian Army, but says her use of an ADHD medication has held her back in the past. Experts saying the issue of neurodivergent people serving can be complex, but that they have much to offer the military.

He struggled through school, couldn't cope at university, and lives with a rare genetic condition, but somehow Will Golding used his disability to create his dream career — and a place to support others like him. 

A damning review finds the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission failed to close a controversial program that put children with disabilities at risk of death despite reports from officials and families that it was using prohibited restraints. 

Jack Herzich understands the importance of an autism diagnosis, because it's something he could easily have missed out on. He's welcomed a pilot program for free assessments in Adelaide's northern suburbs starting this year. 

Autism awareness group says that state and federal governments need to work together to ensure the aims of the draft strategy are met.

The government is asking for community input as they release the draft national autism strategy.

The federal government has released a draft of its national autism strategy, which aims to improve life outcomes for autistic Australians.

The Albanese government has introduced legislation to parliament paving the way for sweeping NDIS reforms. Here's what we know so far about the next steps.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg describes herself as having Asperger's while others on the autism spectrum, such as comedian Hannah Gatsby, describe themselves as "autistic". But what's the difference?

Alex McIntyre wore the first version of his Lego suit in 2013 and has walked 100km for charity in it, but now the 36-year-old has decided to put his life as a giant mini figure behind him.

A developmental psychologist says children who spend too much time in front of a screen can develop social and emotional problems well into adolescence.