A sharp rise in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has led to it becoming
one of the most widely researched neurodevelopmental conditions. Although the …

The only complete guide to every aspect of raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder
in Australia. The Australian Autism Handbook offers guidance, expert advice and above all …

Much research has documented the elevated levels of stress experienced by families of
autistic children. Yet remarkably little research has examined the types of support that these …

The lifelong and complex nature of autism necessitates an array of services and supports
spanning across different sectors and providers at different life stages of an autistic …

Autism and Asperger's syndrome were first described in children and subsequent service
provision and research have both targeted that age group. In the decades immediately …

Background Researchers acknowledge the importance of understanding how families of
children with autism cope. Yet, little is known about the experiences of older parents of …

Recent figures show that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects at least 1 in 88 of the
population, yet for years, international public awareness of ASD was limited. Over the past 5 …

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of parent-reported autism
spectrum disorder diagnosis in Australia, and examine the developmental profile of children …

The rise in the measured prevalence of autism has been accompanied by much new
research and research investment internationally. This study sought to establish whether the …

A scoping review of studies carried out in the UK and the USA was conducted to explore the
perceptions, experiences, and needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families of …