anxiety – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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Can wearing a sensory vest help with anxiety in Autistic children?

Many autistic children have trouble processing sensory information, and this can make it difficult for them to regulate. Specialised clothing has been developed to help keep the sensory system calm. We need the help of autistic children and their caregivers to test the effects of a sensory vest!

Alex Haschek February 2, 2026

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Autistic Adults Health and wellbeing Mental Health

Mental Health of Autistic Adults

Learn about the unique mental health challenges Autistic adults face, including diagnostic difficulties, co-occurring conditions, and tools like HADS, PHQ-9, Brief COPE and SAK-MI.

Alex Haschek November 21, 2024

Autism and sleep Autistic Adults Health and wellbeing

The nature of sleep difficulties in Autistic adults

Emma Baker, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, OTARC Alumni, on the types and causes of sleep problems in Autistic adults

mdenham October 5, 2016

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Family wellbeing Health and wellbeing Study summary

Wellbeing in mothers after their child’s recent autism diagnosis

Honours student, Jackie Maya, asked mothers to complete questionnaires evaluating their levels of stress, anxiety and depression and the coping strategy types they use.

mdenham March 26, 2015

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Ask an Autism Researcher Autism, speech & language

Autistic children ‘hearing voices’

Hearing voices isn't a typical feature of autism, but mental health conditions like schizophrenia can co-occur with autism. Learn more about this complex relationship.

mdenham June 26, 2014