By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett. Autism in females has historically been under-diagnosed due to a lack of professional understanding about what has been labelled ‘the female phenotype’ of…
By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony Attwood. Entering a new workplace can be a daunting experience for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for autistic people. Navigating the…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett. Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of women seeking diagnostic assessments for autism.…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett.In the previous article in this series, Sensory Perception and Autism: Part 1, we described sensory perception differences across the auditory, tactile, visual,…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett.Sensory processing refers to how the brain interprets and responds to sensory stimuli from the environment. In autistic individuals, sensory processing…
By Emma Hinze, Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett.In this article, we discuss the distinction between Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) (also known as Extreme Demand Avoidance or Persistent Drive…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett.Hyper- or hypo reactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment is a core diagnostic criterion for autism…
By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony AttwoodEmployment for autistic individuals presents both significant challenges and promising opportunities. As society becomes more aware of neurodiversity and the unique strengths of…
By Dr. Michelle Garnett and Professor Tony AttwoodIn today's dynamic and diverse workplace, it is crucial to recognize the unique strengths and perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring to the table.…
By Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle GarnettPathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is characterised by an extreme avoidance of everyday demands, such as complying with a request to put a coat…