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What 50 million dollars and a dedicated assistant Autism minister can achieve.

What 50 million dollars and a dedicated assistant Autism minister can achieve.

We had the opportunity to meet with the assistant minister to the premier of South Australia and the...
How Can You Help Your Child Enjoy Online Learning?

How Can You Help Your Child Enjoy Online Learning?

Online schooling, in spite of its convenience, can be a dull learning experience for children. Unlike...
Every SA primary schools to get and Autism teacher

Every SA primary schools to get and Autism teacher

Every South Australian government primary school will have a specialist autism teacher in place by...
How can you support kids with ADHD to learn? Parents said these 3 things help

How can you support kids with ADHD to learn? Parents said these 3 things help

Canva Emma Sciberras, Deakin University; Anna Jackson, Deakin University; Glenn Melvin, Deakin University,...
School Trauma 101: Why School is traumatic for Autistic children.

School Trauma 101: Why School is traumatic for Autistic children.

All stages of schooling can be traumatic for neurodiverse and autistic children because our education...
The education system is broken. Our Autistic kids have a right to an education.

The education system is broken. Our Autistic kids have a right to an education.

The education system has failed us. My child is back to remote learning and I have had enough! Someone...
Why do students with disability go to ‘special schools’ when research tells us they do better in the mainstream system?

Why do students with disability go to ‘special schools’ when research tells us they do better in the mainstream system?

canva Catherine Smith, The University of Melbourne Earlier this month, the disability royal commission...
Excluded and refused enrolment: report shows illegal practices against students with disabilities in Australian schools

Excluded and refused enrolment: report shows illegal practices against students with disabilities in Australian schools

More than 12% of students with disability are being refused school enrolment, and over 40% are being...
TikToks or Free Autism course? What is the best way to educate others about Autism?

TikToks or Free Autism course? What is the best way to educate others about Autism?

TikToks or Free Autism course? It can often be challenging to explain autism to family and friends or...
What is dysgraphia? Motor based V Language based.

What is dysgraphia? Motor based V Language based.

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disorder featuring difficulties with language, (regardless of reading...
The Spectrum of Neurodiversity – The meaning.

The Spectrum of Neurodiversity – The meaning.

Neurodiversity, Neurodiverse and Neurodivergent are terms that have been embraced by the disability ...
DSM 5-TR – The new mental health disorders and conditions in the the latest revision.

DSM 5-TR – The new mental health disorders and conditions in the the latest revision.

Changes to the DSM-5-TR: here’s what you need to know The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...
Changes to how Autism is diagnosed is due to potential over diagnosis.

Changes to how Autism is diagnosed is due to potential over diagnosis.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in DSM 5-TR: Here is what has changed and the changes to how autism is now ...
Overhaul of school hours – Are we really ready?

Overhaul of school hours – Are we really ready?

What are the pros and cons of an overhaul of current school hours? Earlier this month New South Wales...
14 Million Rapid antigen tests headed to Victorian schools with testing up to 5 times a week in some schools.

14 Million Rapid antigen tests headed to Victorian schools with testing up to 5 times a week in some schools.

The Victorian Government has released details of it's back to school plans for Victoria students....
Why thousands of parents are choosing to home school in 2022.

Why thousands of parents are choosing to home school in 2022.

Is 2022 the year of the home school revolution? Thousands of parents are taking their children out of...
What is an Individual Learning Plan and do you really need one?

What is an Individual Learning Plan and do you really need one?

If you have a child on the spectrum, you may have been asked to assist in creating an Individual...
International Disability Day – I was told as a carer I could not attend.

International Disability Day – I was told as a carer I could not attend.

Today is international disability day. It is a day that reminds me that life is unfair. I am a parent,...
Neurodiversity – Noun. Same Same but Different.

Neurodiversity – Noun. Same Same but Different.

Neurodiversity (noor-oh-di-vur-si-tee) Noun The variation and differences in neurological structure ...

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