Stories to challenge, inform and inspire… Tickets for AUStism 2020 in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne are on sale now! What is AUStism? Autism presents differently...
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Family fun at the State Library of NSW
Have you ever visited the State Library of NSW and did you know it’s the oldest Library in Australia? We have 1.7m books, 167,000 paintings,…
Skills to make friends
Making friends is a very common goal for parents of children with autism. Once their child starts to talk, making friends becomes the parent’s next…
Save the date – AUStism 2020
Stories to challenge, inform and inspire... Autism presents differently for every person diagnosed. It's a 'spectrum' of experience, with many wonderful, and sometimes challenging, 'shades'...
There are no limits…
People always ask me how I managed to run 250km across remote Iceland. To be honest I don't understand the question. For me it was...
Mindful parenting
Mindfulness is a hot topic at the moment. There are a lot of news stories about increasing mindfulness and the benefits it can provide. You...
Finding and choosing your own team of supports can mean the world of difference
Mardi and Eric Mardi and her son, Eric (22) live in Melbourne. Up until a few months ago, Eric, who is living with ASD, stayed…
The story of the Grace app
My name is Lisa Domican, and I am an Autism Mum. Both my daughter Grace who turned 20 last month, and my son Liam who…
Homeward bound – the final chapter
Day four of our cruise saw the sun rising as we docked in Noumea. (if you haven’t read the previous instalments, make sure to read…
Teaching your child to follow instructions
One of the most valuable skills for children and adults with autism is the ability to follow instructions. When people with autism can follow instructions,…