The ‘fever effect’ in autism
Gut bacteria don’t cause autism. Autistic kids’ microbiome differences are due to picky eating
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PODCAST: Seeing into the future of autism detection
OTARC's Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro and Duke University's Professor Geraldine Dawson speak to Andrew Saintsing, PhD, Intern, and Stephanie DeMarco, PhD, Managing Editor of the Drug Discovery News Dialogues podcast about early identification of autism.
Posted inPolicy advocacy Study summary
Critical paper and policy brief: Suicide and Autistic people
We recently published a critical paper on suicide mortality rates in Autistic people and a corresponding policy brief to inform public health policy in the future.
Posted inHealth and wellbeing Learning with OTARC
Mental wellbeing for Autistic young adults
Content warning: This video explores the themes of suicide and mental illness.
Facing Stress: Coping Strategies, Resilience and Mental Health Outcomes in Autistic Adult
In this seminar, Melanie will discuss the research conducted as part of her PhD, where she examined coping strategies and resilience, and their associations with stress, mental health and well-being in Autistic adults.
Posted inAutism perspectives Masking Neurodiversity
What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of autism and ADHD?
Many Autistic people and ADHD-ers report using “masking” and “camouflaging” in their lives. This is where people conceal certain traits and replace them with neurotypical ones to avoid being recognised as neurominorities.
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The story of Autism research in Australia: A conversation with Cheryl Dissanayake
The story of Autism research in Australia: A conversation with Cheryl Dissanayake
Suicide Prevention in Autism report and policy brief
Following a 2021 conference, a select group of lived experience experts and researchers met to draw together content from the conference into a final report and policy brief.
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‘Autism research chose me’: OTARC’s Deputy Director Prof. Alison Lane
Four young women walking side by side on a sidewalk, engaged in conversation and enjoying each other's company
