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What can I do while on the waitlist for an Autism Diagnosis?

What can I do while on the waitlist for an Autism Diagnosis?

Have you ever wondered what supports are available while waiting for an Autism diagnosis. Also learn...
Autism and Eye Contact

Autism and Eye Contact

One of the most common characteristics of autism is difficulty with eye contact. At the same time,...
5 things you can do to celebrate Word Autism Awareness Day.

5 things you can do to celebrate Word Autism Awareness Day.

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. However, April is widley celebrated as Autism Awareness month....
Don’t forget play – 3 questions can help balance fun with supports and therapy for autistic children.

Don’t forget play – 3 questions can help balance fun with supports and therapy for autistic children.

Play Therapy David Trembath, Griffith University and Andrew Whitehouse, The University of Western...
Exteroception and Autism and how it affects our clothing choices.

Exteroception and Autism and how it affects our clothing choices.

Let's go on a journey of Exteroception and Autism. How often have you argued with your Autistic child...
Will my autistic child ever find love?

Will my autistic child ever find love?

love, dating, and marriage can be complex Will my autistic child find love and how can you support my...
Five signs of Autism in preschool aged children.

Five signs of Autism in preschool aged children.

Autism also known as autism spectrum disorder is a complex developmental disorder that influences...
Children with Autism may use memory differently. Understanding this could help us teach them.

Children with Autism may use memory differently. Understanding this could help us teach them.

Some stereotypical behaviours of individuals with autism suggest they don’t use a certain type of...
What is Autism?

What is Autism?

Search the question, what is Autism? You will most likely be presented with the generic medical response....
ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism – new research.

ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism – new research.

People with neurodevelopmental conditions are more likely to suffer from mental health problems. Luca...
What will happen to my disabled child if I die?

What will happen to my disabled child if I die?

What will happen to my Autistic or disabled child if I die is a question that every parent of a disabled...
Quiet Appointments for back-to-school shoe shopping. Read our honest review.

Quiet Appointments for back-to-school shoe shopping. Read our honest review.

I am a parent of 2 Autistic kids, ages 8 and 5. So, when I heard about the Athletes Food Quiet...
Decision Fatigue-Understanding and Overcoming the challenges

Decision Fatigue-Understanding and Overcoming the challenges

In my work with carers via Living on the Spectrum, I've seen decision fatigue's prevalence and its...
National Autism Helpline – Support and advice are only a phone call away.

National Autism Helpline – Support and advice are only a phone call away.

Help is only a phone call away with Autism Connect, the national autism helpline. This time of year ...
What can I do while on a waitlist for an autism assessment?

What can I do while on a waitlist for an autism assessment?

If you or your child are seeking an autism assessment and diagnosis, or you have recently received a...
ADHD is a disorder of doing what you know – Dr Barkley

ADHD is a disorder of doing what you know – Dr Barkley

Dr Russell A. Barkley changed the world's understanding of what it means to have ADHD and how to treat...
Secret diary of an Autism parent.

Secret diary of an Autism parent.

I am the parent of an autistic child. There are days when showering is not an option for me and days...
Clinicians must put more effort into autism-specific medical care.

Clinicians must put more effort into autism-specific medical care.

My high-support adult autistic son’s many medical appointments have become routine. Even so, I broke...
The tags, the seams, the itch and everything we know about Sensory Processing disorder.

The tags, the seams, the itch and everything we know about Sensory Processing disorder.

The tags, the seams, the itch and everything we know about Sensory Processing disorder. I can't wear...
What are reasonable adjustments in school for my child who has a disability?

What are reasonable adjustments in school for my child who has a disability?

School can't or school refusal has been steadily rising over the last few years, even prior to the...

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