24 February 2026
Medical clinicians may or may not realise when they encounter individuals with autism who walk into their clinics.
Autism Advisory and Support Service CEO Grace Fava says some will have obvious autistic traits, while others have learned how to mask these traits until they become visible during times of great stress and anxiety.
Here are some links to support you in identifying and serving these patients:
Anxiety and autism can go hand in hand
Medical causes of aggression in autism
PGx screening can be a useful test as medication is never one size fits all.
Some additional information: Early intervention: when and how to refer
- These articles are written by members of the ‘Stronger Seeds, Taller Trees’ project which includes professionals from a number of government and non-government organisations in South Western Sydney. The group aims to support GPs working with families to navigate and access timely services when they have a concern about a child’s development.