Autism spectrum disorders

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to study whether vaccines are linked to autism—despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no connection.

Childbirth is often described as one of life’s most profound experiences, but for many, it can be fraught with anxiety, pain and trauma.

An innovative exercise program co-designed by Murdoch University researchers, children with autism and their families, is breaking down barriers for enjoyable movement.

Affordable and stable housing is critical to improving health across a person’s lifespan. People with disabilities, including autism, comprise a significant share of people in need of housing assistance. However, the intersection of housing and health among individuals with autism is largely unknown because data on public housing and public health are not connected.