Top 10 sensory activities to do over the Easter holidays
Tags Autism Down Syndrome Early InterventionA fun sensory activity can be exactly what children need to engage, enjoy their day and learn through play. Read more
Tips for homeschooling a child with autism
Tags Autism EducationWith COVID-19 continuing to impact education for the start of the 2022 school year, even if your child has gone back to... Read more
How preschool can support your child with disability
Tags Autism Education Early InterventionPreschool, also known as kindergarten, is a crucial time of early learning for children aged four to six. Read more
Autism in Adults: Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment
Tags NDIS Conditions Therapies Autism Health and WellbeingWhile diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is most often in children and toddlers, it’s possible for people to... Read more
Receiving an autism diagnosis as an adult
Tags NDIS Conditions Therapies Autism ResearchA lot of people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were diagnosed as a child but sometimes the signs are so... Read more
How assistance dogs can help people with disability
Tags NDIS Conditions Therapies Autism Accessibility Health and WellbeingAssistance dogs are working animals trained to help people with disability move around, improve health, perform general... Read more
Recognising autism in boys and girls – what's the difference?
Tags Conditions Therapies Autism Accessibility Health and Wellbeing ResearchThe current rates of autism suggest boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)... Read more
Calming strategies to manage sensory meltdowns
Tags AutismWhen a child or adult with disability has a meltdown, it’s hard to know what method to use to calm them down. It can be... Read more
Summer holiday activities for kids with disability
Tags Conditions Autism AccessibilityWith summer school holidays comes new routines and less structure for children with disability. Whether you're looking... Read more
Early intervention is the key to building confidence
Tags User Stories Autism Early InterventionFor children living with autism, receiving the right kind of support gives them the opportunity to learn the skills they... Read more
What is a Quiet Room?
Tags Conditions AutismSometimes events, travel and sports games can become very overwhelming for a person with a sensory disability. With all... Read more
Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Tags Conditions Therapies AutismApplied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapy is one of the most commonly used early interventions for children with... Read more
Sharon’s story - a journey of ups and downs, reaching great heights
Tags User Stories AutismSharon’s journey with her now adult son Lee and teenage daughter Keeley, both diagnosed with autism, has been about... Read more
Understanding the different levels of autism
Tags Conditions AutismSomeone with autism may experience social communication issues and repetitive patterns of behaviour, generally these can... Read more
Employment and autism
Tags Autism EmploymentFinding and maintaining paid employment is one of life’s greatest milestones. It can help you make new friends, develop... Read more