parents – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

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Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here’s what to look for

Digital tools won’t usually replace a health professional, but they can support care in many different ways (This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license).

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment January 7, 2025

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The ‘fever effect’ in autism

Gut bacteria don’t cause autism. Autistic kids’ microbiome differences are due to picky eating

Alex Haschek October 17, 2024

Identification and diagnosis

How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier the better

Associate Proffessor Josephine Barabro has some tips on how to talk about diagnosis

Alex Haschek July 25, 2023

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Autism and the senses News Supports and practices for daily living

Calling all sensory detectives and creators…

We know that most Autistic people, and some non-autistic, have sensory issues. For those on the Autism spectrum, noises that go unnoticed by many can sound like a booming drum.

mdenham April 3, 2020

Family wellbeing Study summary

Parental stress and Autism

OTARC 2014 Phd graduate Rebecca McStay discusses family stress and Autism

mdenham June 7, 2018

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When to tell a child

My four year-old child has just been diagnosed with high functioning autism. She knows that something is happening (doctor visits, tests, etc). How and when should she be told about her ASD?

mdenham October 8, 2015

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Autism and sleep Study summary

Investigating behavioural, gastrointestinal, sleep and diet

By OTARC Master of Clinical Psychology candidate, Stephanie Mertins and Emeritus Professor Amanda Richdale

Parents of children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) often report more child behavioural, gastrointestinal and sleep difficulties than do parents of non-autistic children.

mdenham March 26, 2015

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Family wellbeing SACS

Early identification of Autism: Why it’s important and why we need to have this conversation with parents

The Social Attention and Communication Study (SACS) has been pivotal in early autism identification since 2005. By recognising developmental differences in children as young as two, the program helps families access crucial services earlier, improving outcomes for both children and parents.

mdenham September 27, 2013