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Posted inAutism and the senses Autism perspectives Autistic Adults

Sensory Series: Heat, Sensory Comforts, and the Holiday Season

The Australian summer can come with its own set of sensory trials that can shape the way Christmas unfolds. Heat regulation issues, sun and brightness, outdoor sensory bombardment, etc.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment December 23, 2025
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Posted inAutism perspectives Autistic Adults Family wellbeing

Autistic people aren’t looking for treatments or cures. They want a world that accepts and values them for who they are.

By Professor Dawn Adams - 2 min read. The Trump administration’s claim to have found both the cause and a treatment for autism, blaming the use of painkillers in pregnancy…
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment October 1, 2025
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