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Are Sensory Features a Subdomain of Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors? Evaluating Empirical Support for the DSM-5 Autism Criteria

Following calls to formally recognize sensory differences in the autism diagnostic criteria, the DSM-5 introduced sensory features as a subdomain of…

Whose Outcomes Count? Rethinking Measurement in Global Autism Research

Autism research is only as interpretable as the tools and practices used to evaluate change. Measurement determines what is counted as evidence, how…

COMPASS approach charts new direction in communication support for autistic kids

A game-changing approach to autism support that aims to have all autistic kids in Western Australia able to communicate effectively by school entry h…

Consideration of Child and Family Information in Clinical Decision Making

With persistent challenges in determining the 'right' therapy or support for autistic children, there is a growing need for clinicians to integrate t…

Co-Producing the Australian Functional Strengths and Support Needs Framework: Approach, Experience and Outcomes

The study aimed to evaluate the experiences of participants involved in co-production to develop a National Framework for assessing children's functi…

Risk for Autism Across Generations

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a complex inheritance pattern and is more common in males. Etiologic models suggest that most ASD risk is transmit…

The autism phenotype and transdiagnostic dimensional frameworks

A reliable and valid diagnostic classification system is pivotal for guiding clinical decision-making, facilitating rigorous and reproducible researc…

Investigation of associations between self-reported sensory processing, eating disorder symptoms, neurodivergence, and gender congruence from a lived experience lens

Eating disorders (EDs) are increasingly recognised among neurodivergent and transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, yet most assessment and…

Parenting satisfaction and broader autism phenotype associated with depression, anxiety and stress in caregivers of infants showing early autistic features

While parenting self-efficacy and broader autism phenotype (BAP) have been linked to caregiver depression, anxiety and stress at specific points in t…