Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jamahl Ali is Toronto Public's School Captain 2024.

Over the years, Jamahl Ali has thrived with support from his teachers, family and therapists. Now this boy with "a very kind heart" is leading his peers at Toronto Public School.

A support worker will front court next month after police accused him of leaving a non-verbal man with autism in a parked car during a 40C day.

A South Australian woman says she has been on a waiting list for occupational therapy for her autistic daughter since 2022 — and that living in a regional town makes accessing services all the more difficult.   

ADHD medications, antidepressants, acne medication and even some antibiotics could impact your ability to detect heat stroke or increase your risk of sunburn. Here is why and what you can do about it. 

It can be a difficult issue for many but JD Zamora is hoping he can break down barriers and start new conversations.

They're inspired by a cartoon series close to every millennial's heart, but for standup comedian JD Zamora, his set of 102 "Divergimon" cards have a purpose beyond nostalgia — it's a celebration of neurodiversity.

Inspired by the millennial nostalgia-bait that is Pokemon, JD Zamora works a set of "Divergimon" cards into a standup routine that celebrates "what it means to be different".

The final report from the NDIS review has made 26 recommendations and detailed close to 140 "actions" it says are needed to transform the scheme over the next five years. Here are the biggest takeaways.

Western Australia's Mental Health Commission is developing community hubs across the state to provide young people with "consistent" mental health care.

A Brisbane primary school wanted more students with and without a disability to play sports together, and now they are on the lookout for more competitors from other schools.

Living among clutter and disorganisation left Meran Byleveld feeling demoralised and a sense of shame, until she opened her door to those willing to help.

Busting myths and stereotypes about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is important as it helps people to avoid making assumptions, write Anna Hennessy and Aiden Marks.

There are over 200,000 Australians with an autism spectrum condition. But lack of healthcare training and understanding is leaving many of them without quality care.

Content creator Emily Geraghty has been raising concerns about the new Australian driving standards on social media. She says the new driving standards reflect stereotypical views about autism.

Students say the consequences of the autism knowledge gap can be life changing and urgent attention is needed as autism diagnoses rise.

Experts and students with lived experience warn that mainstream classrooms are critically underprepared to educate Australia's expanding cohort of autistic students.

Psychologists say some Australians are cancelling their autism assessment appointments after learning they could be required to disclose their condition under Fitness to Drive standards.

Thousands of autistic drivers could find their Australian licences are in legal limbo due to changes quietly made last year to the national standards that govern who is considered fit to drive.

38-year-old Joshua Clarke's love of Elvis inspired him to pursue his passion for music in an unexpected place.

Kirsten Drier says if she can improve other people's skills and help them out then that's a really good day.

New research shows that autistic children aren't taking part in as much sport as they'd like. However, one event is helping to change that by bringing together children on the autism-spectrum from nine different schools.

Doctors and friends dismissed Jessica's concerns when her son stopped talking. When he was eventually diagnosed with autism, she wished she hadn't agreed to take a "wait and see" approach. 

The NDIS regulator commissions an independent inquiry after an ABC investigation found providers had unlawfully restrained children with disabilities in a manner that amounted to a breach of human rights.

Instead of shying away from the pitfalls of romance, Sam Martina organised a neurodiverse speed-dating night in his home town of Warrnambool to help others who might be on the same wavelength.