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Autism Assessment Waiting Times Australia Explained
9 November 2026
Autism assessment waiting times Australia can leave families in limbo. Learn practical next steps, questions to ask and reforms families deserve today.
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What Age Is Autism Diagnosed in Australian Children?
8 November 2026
Wondering what age is autism diagnosed? Learn when signs may emerge, why assessments vary and how Australian families can seek support early with guidance.
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Diagnosis of Autism: DSM-5 criteria
18 March 2021
The DSM-5 criteria used to diagnose autism spectrum disorder, explained in plain language, with information on how autism is assessed.
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Causes of Autism
18 March 2021
The causes of autism are not yet fully understood. Research shows that autism arises from a combination of genetic and environmental factors that affect how the brain develops, mostly before birth. Genetics Genetics plays a major role. Studies of twins...
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What is ADHD?
18 March 2021
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental condition. A US national survey found that around 9.5% of children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 had been diagnosed with ADHD (Visser et al., 2013). Increasing numbers of adults...
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ADHD treatment options: general information
18 March 2021
General information on ADHD treatment and support options, based on the Australian ADHD clinical practice guideline, from a not-for-profit foundation.
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Therapies and supports for autism
18 March 2021
General information about therapies and supports commonly used with autistic children, including behaviour support, speech and occupational therapy.
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What is Autism?
18 March 2021
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition. It reflects differences in how the brain develops and works, which can affect communication, social interaction, behaviour and learning. Every autistic person is different, and...
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