Autism

When David Mitchell's son was diagnosed with autism at three years old, the British author and his wife Keiko Yoshida felt lost, unsure of what was happening inside their son's head. In an effort to… Audio

Most parents of children with autism spectrum disorder experience serious mental health issues linked to stress. AUT Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Daniel Shepherd talks to Jesse… Audio

Against the backdrop of anger over denying MIQ to a terminally-ill Kiwi in Japan - while the Wiggles got a fast-track through the border from Australia - a story about special arrangements for a top… Audio

Netflix reality TV show "Love on the Spectrum" has been a surprise hit. It follows young Australian adults with autism exploring the unpredictable world of dating. Finding love can be hard for anyone… Video, Audio

Sara Seager is a renowned Canadian-born astrophysicist and planetary scientist based at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the discovery of planets outside our own… Audio

Sixteen-year-old Dara McAnulty turned his blog about the natural world around him into a diary, which has been published amid the coronavirus crisis. Audio

Lead Investigator of the Good Nights Canterbury and Autism Sleep project Dr Laurie McLay explains to Jesse what inroads they have made for families dealing with ASD children's sleeping problems. Audio

Disability advocate, Touch Compass Dance Company's Charlotte Nightingale has written a play about a teenager who's not only on the autism spectrum but also has ADHD.  She talks about The Incredible… Audio

A team of students from Auckland University are developing a virtual reality system that could help people with autism. Audio

When your child is diagnosed as being on the spectrum it's a pretty lonely journey, says former National MP Steven Joyce, whose 9-year-old son Tommy has autism. Joyce is a patron of the autism… Audio

In a possible world-first the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is exploring a new way to help those who find the sound of a symphony orchestra overwhelming.

There's growing understanding of what it means to be autistic, with famous faces talking openly about it and supermarkets like Countdown having a quiet hour.  Audio

Steve and Phil Brown have set up their King Country home and farm as a sanctuary for children with disabilities and their families. Their rescued animals are on the staff and help entertain and… Audio, Gallery

Finding out that you or someone you care about is on the autism spectrum is a lot to get your head around; for families, loved ones and for the person themselves. Fiona Churchman and Travis Saunders… Audio

Two years ago, then 18-year-old Jackson left school with NCEA level 3 in maths, economics, physics and travel/tourism. He started looking for a job in the construction sector. And he’s still looking… Audio