Autism
Family with severely autistic daughter left with nowhere to go
A family with a severely autistic daughter are at a loss after learning the home they spent tens of thousands modifying is a leaky building. Video, Audio
Autism Research - Dr Javier Javier Virues-Ortega
There's no known cause ... and no cure. Autism remains one of the most complex disorders for researchers to tackle. But what if we could see inside the brains of sufferers to see if therapies are… Audio
Genetics and Neurological Disorders
Professor James Gusella and Professor Marcy MacDonald are genetic scientists from Harvard University who are working to find therapies to treat neurodevelopmental disorders, especially Autism Spectrum… Audio
Psychiatrist Darold Treffert on Savant syndrome
Psychiatrist Darold Treffert who has spent 5 decades studying people with savant syndrome, and says there may be a buried prodigy in all of us. Video, Audio
Science: Autism and Seagrass
Dr Chris Smith on a paper exploring a potential link between infection in pregnant mothers and childhood autism. Also scientists sequence the genome of seagrasses, to work out why they are so tolerant… Audio
Autism families urged to act early for NCEA
Families of teenagers with autism and learning difficulties are being urged to start seeking special assistance for this year's NCEA exams as soon as possible. Audio
"Neurotribes" & the changing attitudes to autism
Steve Silberman is an American journalist who writes about technology for Wired magazine and the New Yorker. His new book 'Neurotribes' is the first popular science book to win the Samuel Johnson… Audio
Learning disorder heartbreak shared with MPs
MPs are hearing first-hand the heartbreak learning disorders cause for children and their parents, as they consider how schools identify and help such children. Audio
Parents tell of failure in special needs system
There have been repeated incidents of severe shortcomings in the help for children with special needs such as autism, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
Parents tell of failure in special needs system
A parliamentary inquiry is hearing repeated testimony of severe short comings in the help for children with special needs such as autism. Audio
Tearful submissions at special needs inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry into special needs such as autism has opened with emphatic and often emotional submissions from parents and teachers.
Nasal spray helps social skills in children with autism
A world-first study has found a hormone commonly used to induce labour in pregnant women can also help children with autism. Audio
Call for fresh approach to learning support
Parents, educators, academics and students have been giving parliamentarians a report card on the support available to children with austism, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Many say there are significant… Audio
Jocelyn Moorhouse: women in film
Australian film writer/director (Proof, How to Make an American Quilt) and producer (Muriel's Wedding) whose new film, The Dressmaker, has a WIFT benefit screening in Wellington before its opening… Video, Audio
Examining claims that screens can change kids' brains
We're constantly hearing in the media that IT is changing the way we live. Fantastically useful and portable devices mean we can stay in touch with each other, and hook into the media, wherever we go… Audio
Help them Blossom - Unlocking Potential in Autistic Children
Emma Goodall is on a crusade to change the world one teacher at a time. She is an education consultant and university lecturer with a special interest in autism. Emma is on the spectrum herself and… Audio
Recognising gifted autistic children
Lynn Berresford has over 30 years experience of working with children, teenagers and adults with exceptional needs. She is a guest speaker at the Altogether Autism Conference in Auckland today where… Audio
Science: autism causes and the power of screams
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists with news of work on the causes of autism. Also why are screams so good at grabbing our attention?! Audio
David Mitchell
Author of six novels, most recently The Bone Clocks, and translator with his wife Keiko Yoshida of The Reason I Jump, written at the age of 13 by autistic child Naoki Higishida. David Mitchell will… Audio