Welcome to Tony Attwood's Website
A guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1 and their partners.
Ask Dr. Tony Webcasts
Regular podcasts in conversation with autismhangout.com founder/reporter Craig Evans > More Info
Autism Working: Support for Employment
A series of YouTube videos of Tony with Dr Cora MacHatch exploring why autistic adults may have difficulty finding and keeping a job > More Info
Participate in Research
Read about research projects that are seeking participation and find out how to get involved > More Info
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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.
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
08 July 2025
What are the Support Needs for Autistic University Students?
Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
Prevalence studies indicate that three in every 100 university students will be autistic. We know that many...
08 July 2025
Understanding the Trauma Experiences of Autistic Individuals
Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
Trauma can take many forms. The DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) requires...
07 July 2025
Experiences of Adults Diagnosed Autistic Later in Life
Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett
Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of women seeking diagnostic assessments...
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The Joy and Stress of Gaming With Autism - Tony Attwood | grokludo 19
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**Content Warning** This episode contains discussion of depression and suicidal ideation.For those with autism, gaming can be a great boon. Where others see ...
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