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Learn from Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett, leading autism specialists, through live webcasts, online courses and blog posts. Find out about their upcoming events in 2024 and their previous events and testimonials.
Anthony John Attwood (born 9 February 1952) is a British psychologist notable for his work on Asperger syndrome. He resides in Queensland , Australia , where he is an Associate Professor at Griffith University .
Sep 25, 2017 · Why the world expert on Asperger's took 30 years to notice condition in his own son. Prof Tony Attwood, an internationally renowned clinical psychologist, was blindsided when he realised his...
A comprehensive book on Asperger’s syndrome for families, individuals, professionals and employers. It covers causes, diagnosis, theory of mind, emotions, social interaction, relationships, language, sensory issues, career and more.
- What Is Autism?
- So What Are The Differences?
- Asd, Levels 1, 2 & 3.
- What Causes Autism?
- Is Autism Found in Both Boys & girls?
- Other Common Conditions That Co-Occur with Autism
- Understanding Autism
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There are so many words out there for ASD, including autism, high functioning autism, Asperger’s Disorder, PDD-NOS just for a start. The most commonly used is autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a term to describe some unique aspects to the way a person’s brain works. It is unfortunate that the term ASD has the word ‘disorder’ in it, as one litt...
Essentially the person with autism has a brain that does not innately or intuitively understand how to socialise with other people. Knowing how to socialise means knowing things like how to read a face, use body language, start a conversation, knowing why we use greetings and people’s names, and how to infer what people are thinking and expecting. ...
The degree to which a person experiences ASD is currently denoted as being Level 1, 2 or 3, based on how much support is needed. The levels of support are described separately for the two key components of ASD: social difficulty and rigidity/ repetitive behaviours (RRBs). Level 1 is assigned when comparatively less support is required, moving up to...
In most cases autism is known to be genetically transmitted, that is, it is passed on via genes through families. Certain genetic conditions are known to cause autism, for example, fragile X syndrome. There are other pathways to autism, for e.g., ASD is associated with having older parents, adverse obstetric events, and certain medical conditions, ...
As our awareness and understanding of the subtle presentations of ASD develops, more and more individuals are being diagnosed with the condition. Indeed, current research suggests that as many as 1 in 52 people now have an ASD diagnosis (CDC, 2021). Similarly, as our awareness and understanding of the way ASD levels 1 and 2 manifests in girls, more...
It is rare to have pure autism, it is a brain difference that tends to co-occur with other brain differences. Intellectual disability, expressive language disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and specific learning disabilities, for e.g., dyslexia, all commonly co-occur with autism. Also, the genes for mood disorders, for e.g., depres...
It is important to keep in mind that autism is not an illness or a disease, and so does not need a cure or a treatment (although some of the co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, may need treatment). Autism is a brain difference, and clearly, difference can make life more challenging. However, it is important to equally recognise the gifts and str...
All our autism trainings focus on understanding the autistic person’s strengths and challenges, to assist them to utilise their strengths to overcome their challenges. We recommend our course, Emotion Management for Autistic Children and Adolescents is designed for parents, teachers and professionals. You will learn: 1. why autistic children and te...
Learn about autism spectrum difference (ASD), a brain difference that affects social and sensory processing, from Prof Tony Attwood, a leading expert in the field. Find out the causes, levels, co-occurring conditions, and strengths of ASD, and how to support autistic people.
Apr 6, 2019 · Today we are diving into the world of Asperger’s with none other than Professor Tony Attwood. We delve into how our understanding of autism has changed over the years, what autism actually is...
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