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to be one of the world’s foremost experts on
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Books by Tony Attwood
Tony has published many books about Asperger's Syndrome and Autism.
He has also co-authored and contributed to publications with other experts.
He has also co-authored and contributed to publications with other experts.
New Release Out Now
Autism Working:
A Seven-Stage Plan to Thriving at Work
By Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
Tony Attwood, Michelle Garnett, Julia Cook, Louise Ford, and Stefanie Runham
Attwood & Garnett Events
FOUNDED BY PROFESSOR TONY ATTWOOD & DR MICHELLE GARNETT
Dr Michelle Garnett PhD is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism within her own private practice for over 27 years. She has co-authored six highly regarded books on autism, five with Prof Tony Attwood. Her 2018 book with Barb Cook is a seminal work on the female presentation, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. Her most recent books Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum and Ten Steps to Reducing Your Child’s Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum provide guidance to parents of young children on the autism spectrum.
Together Tony and Michelle have created a series of online courses that are available to download. There are also webinars consisting of a series of mater classes.
Recent Articles by Tony
25 September 2024
The Latest Research on Autism plus ADHD In our extensive clinical experience, we often recognise the signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in autistic children and adults. A recent research...
25 September 2024
Sensory Sensitivity and Autism Hyper- or hypo reactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment is a core diagnostic criterion for autism (APA, 2022). Sensory sensitivity...
25 September 2024
Autistic ‘Stimming’ Behaviour According to DSM-5 TR (APA 2022), one of the diagnostic criteria (B1) for Autism Spectrum Disorder is stereotyped or repetitive motor movements such as hand flapping and finger...
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“The feeling of restlessness and emptiness…”![]()
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This mother’s reflection captures something so important about ADHD—how constant stimulation isn’t a preference, it’s a need.![]()
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When that need isn’t met, what follows isn’t just boredom—it can be agitation, low mood, and deep discomfort. Too often, kids like her daughter are misunderstood as disruptive, when in reality they’re doing their best to self-regulate in environments not built for them.![]()
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Understanding this changes how we respond—with empathy, not punishment.![]()
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#ADHDAwareness #NeurodivergentNeeds #UnderstandingNotJudging #FidgetingIsCommunication #NeuroaffirmingSupport
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Repetition isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a form of communication to understand.![]()
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Repetitive questions and phrases are often misunderstood, especially in everyday interactions with autistic people. But behind the repetition is often something deeply meaningful: comfort, connection, regulation, or expression.![]()
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This article explores the many reasons autistic people may use repetition—whether to manage transitions, reduce anxiety, express identity, or simply connect.![]()
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Instead of trying to stop the behaviour, we should ask: What is this repetition doing for the person?![]()
When we respond with empathy and curiosity, we create space for authentic communication—and greater inclusion.![]()
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#Neuroaffirming #AutismAcceptance #RespectRepetition #NeurodivergentCommunication #ListenToUnderstand
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Interoception: The missing link in mental health?![]()
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For many autistic people, understanding and regulating emotions starts with recognising what’s happening inside the body—but that’s not always easy.![]()
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Interoception differences can make it harder to notice early signs of stress, tiredness, or emotional overwhelm. That’s why challenges like anxiety, depression, or shutdowns can feel like they come “out of nowhere.”
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