Theatre: Tom's bold, brilliant way of opening the world's eyes to autism
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It’s been said that having an authentic identity is the highest form of intelligence. It’s a theory that springs to mind when interviewing playwright Tom Middleditch, a relentlessly dynamic thinker ...
Multivitamins, pregnancy and autism claims: Amaze responds
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Professor Andrew Whitehouse has written extensively on autism and how families respond to diagnosis. From the moment a child is diagnosed, he says, the family enters the unknown. Professor Whitehouse, ...
Four autistic people in family of six: a lesson in the vastness of the spectrum
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Jessica Offer, a contributor for The Mighty, offers some insightful thoughts on living with the spectrum: How many times have I heard the phrase, “She doesn’t look autistic to me”? Too many ...
Autism and mental health: the urgent need for more service and resources
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October 10 was World Mental Health Day, sparking a week in which we aim to raise awareness of mental health and bring understanding to the part it plays in so ...
Amaze CEO: Why our police must be trained in autism
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It was a story met with community outrage. Video showed Victoria Police officers restraining a child _ the boy doubled over on the ground as the officers held him down. ...
Carers Week special: mums, dads write from the heart
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National Carers Week (October 15-21) sets out to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution of carers. Amaze is well aware of the extraordinary work done by carers in our community, ...