How to navigate the NDIS and be self-managed to advocate for your needs.
Autism in the News December 2023
What Autism related has been in the news this December as we finish up 2023?...
Autism in the News November 2023
Autism has been in the news this November for many reasons. Some news about Autism...
The mental load of a carer
There’s a hidden mental load of a carer of a child with a disability. From...
21 NDIS goals for autism
Writing NDIS goals for your autistic child’s NDIS plan can be tricky. We have some...
Autism in the News September 2023
Autism is often in the news, sometimes for negative or concerning reasons. But here are...
Tech tools for autism: 6 tools you need to parent autistic kids
Here’s 6 essential tech tools for autism (well, apps for your phone) that makes life...
5 clips for teaching social skills and reading facial expressions
Many autistic children have difficulty with their social thinking. That is, knowing what others are...
What about ADHD?
Wondering if you have ADHD? Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to maintain...
How many people have autism in Australia?
What percentage of our population has autism in Australia? In Australia, our most comprehensive source...
How do I self-manage a NDIS plan?
So you’ve gotten a diagnosis, have an NDIS plan and funding… what next? If you...
24 items to buy with NDIS Core Supports to meet your goals
If you have Core Supports in your NDIS budget, you may be wondering how to...
How to write NDIS goals
So you’ve reached your first plan meeting or review meeting. How do you write NDIS...
Should I get an autism diagnosis?
So you think you might need more support for your child. Maybe you have an...
The secret sauce for conversation with kids
Do you want better conversation with kids? Do you need to practice social skills, build...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go through an autism diagnosis?
According to statistics, 1 in 100 people in Australia have autism. But have you ever...
I wish someone told me this about therapies
You get thrown in the deep end when you first have a diagnosis or NDIS...
The best Australian autism and neurodiversity resources
So you’ve just received an autism diagnosis? What next? Where do you go to find...
Navigating social conflict with a speech pathologist
Communication is a key skill, as is understanding social situations and navigating social conflict. A...
Big emotions and how Psychologists help autistic kids
Big emotions. Children with autism can be quick to ‘flip their lids’. Our psychologists, working...
What can an OT help with for an autistic child?
We lean on our therapists in unusual ways sometimes. Our Occupational Therapist supports us in...
How an OT can help with a restrictive beige diet
When eating becomes a really restrictive beige diet, when children refuse more foods than accept...
How do I self-manage my NDIS budget?
There are many advantages to being self-managed on NDIS. However, it does mean you need...