Echolalia and Autism
Does echolalia always indicate Autism, even when functional and age appropriate speech is present?
Teens in Transition
My son completed high school last year but was only recently been assessed with ASD. He has absolutely no idea what to do next. University does not seem an option. Any suggestions?
The nature of sleep difficulties in adults with autism
Emma Baker, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, OTARC Alumni, on the types and causes of sleep problems in adults with autism
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A guide for how to choose therapy for a…
Andrew Whitehouse, University of Western Australia
One of the first and most important choices parents and caregivers make after a child’s diagnosis of autism is which therapy will be most suitable for their son or daughter.
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New autism research demonstrates positive impact of early interventions
A new research study at the Victorian Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre (ASELCC) based at La Trobe University’s Children’s Centre, in collaboration with the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), has been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read more “New autism research demonstrates positive impact of early interventions”
The inner voice
Has any research been done to investigate the inner voice (internal monologue) in people with Asperger’s Syndrome?
Gluten- and casein-free diet makes a meal of autism…
By Andrew Whitehouse, University of Western Australia
From the moment a child is diagnosed with autism, their family enters the unknown. Conference halls are lined with salespeople, letterboxes are stuffed with pamphlets, and life is transformed into a whirlwind tour of a fantastical array of therapies and potions that are positioned as the “cure all” for their child’s difficulties.
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Imitation Difficulties Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A…
By OTARC Honours student, Ms Lacey Chetcuti
Copying others is important for development. It provides a way to learn about the physical world, and a context for children to practice and develop their skills for interacting with others. There is evidence to suggest that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) imitate less often and less accurately than typically developing children. While several explanatory theories have been put forward for these findings, the specific reasons for imitation difficulties remain unclear.
Sensory processing interventions
What is the evidence basis for sensory processing interventions?
