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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition whose biological basis is yet to be elucidated. The Australian Autism Biobank (AAB) is an initiative of the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) to establish an Australian resource of biospecimens, phenotypes and genomic data for research on autism.

To investigate associations between functioning, community participation, and quality of life (QoL) and identify whether participation mediates the effects of functioning on QoL.

Our data suggest an overall dysregulation in resting autonomic activity in adults with autism spectrum disorder

Couples should be supported to strengthen communication processes and work in partnership to raise their child with ASD through family-centred interventions

Parental experience of TOBY was positive when use of the application aligned with parental proficiency, opportunities for use, and importantly, the needs of the child

Here we investigate these features in an animal model related to autism spectrum disorder - the DVD-deficient rat

Couples can be supported in these key areas to strengthen their relationship to serve as a source of resilience for families with a child with ASD

Parent observations provide an initial framework for understanding quality of life in autism spectrum disorder

Standard peer mentoring approaches can be enhanced to meet the needs of students with ASD by including training for mentors on ASD

This study is the first to investigate longitudinal mental health outcomes associated with the use of oxytocin-based medications during labour