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Practical tips and resources for families awaiting an autism diagnosis – Interview with Anita Aherne

This post has been updated to reflect our new name, new rules around the Mental health care referrals and current links and resources. I

NSW Face Mask Rules and Disability Exemptions.

Face Masks are now mandatory in Greater Sydney. Effective 3 January 2021 In Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains) face masks

Autism Education Strategy is part of the 1.6 Billion dollar spend by State Government.

Yesterday the Victorian Government announces it will be investing more than $1.6 billion in Disability Inclusion., which will include the Autism education strategy. The Disability

Police place an Autistic student in handcuffs.

Police place an Autistic student in handcuffs after a meltdown at school last week at a Sydney primary school. Makayla is 9 years old,

Your Ultimate Christmas Guide 2020

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if you are anything like me you are asking, where did half the year go!

Autistic spotlight – Meet Mikayla from Echidnart.

Meet Makayla, she is 16, autistic and already has a thriving online craft business. In 2016 Mikayla was 13 and had just started her

All NDIS Participants Now Eligible For Priority Shopping

As part of the NDIS ongoing commitment to supporting NDIS participants during this time, the NDIA has worked with supermarket retailers to make sure

Live Webcams That Will Keep The Kids Entertained For Hours

Here are our 3 top picks of Live webcams from around the world. First up, watch the Nasa space station as it orbits Earth,

What Will Social Exclusion Look Like During The School Holidays

Everyone is talking about COVID-19 and every one has started to panic buy essential items.  But have you thought about what the school holidays

School And Autism. There Are Choices Research Is The Key

Choosing a school for your child is one of the hardest decisions you have to make, and there is just no easy way to

It Felt Hopeless Until She Started Wearing Compression Clothing

My daughter, Elizabeth or Beth as we call her is Autistic, and she has been using compression clothing for over a year now and

Surfing And Autism

The Disabled surfers association of Australia Inc are offering both adults and children the opportunity to experience that feeling of catching a wave. Many

Gold Coast Airport Leading The Way For Accessible Travel

So you are about to take the family on holidays and with that a sinking feeling comes over you. How will your child cope

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