Understanding the developmental sequence that leads to talking. Autism impacts many aspects of a child’s life. It nearly always challenges their communication skills. As a...
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Why we should stop using the term “high functioning autism”
Intelligence is not a good estimate of functional levels in children diagnosed with autism It is hard to come across any terms more widely used...
Becoming the parent my kids need
When my son Jude was born I had a pretty clear vision of the future, of what being a dad would be like, and the...
Tax Time Appeal
Help us support autism families across Australia with your tax-deductible donation before 30 June. Your generous donation will allow us continue to provide parents and...
CAM or SHAM? Where is the evidence for natural therapies and autism?
It’s often difficult to determine what is evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and what is simply a money and time-wasting SHAM. A good rule…
Why are grandparents genetically important?
How grandparents can help us understand why are more boys diagnosed with autism than girls One of the great and enduring ‘unknowns’ of autism is;…
Relieve Mortgage Stress…
Finding Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster Becoming a home owner can undoubtedly give your family a real sense of security but it can…
Using informed choice to gain control
On the 1st July 2018 a new contract to provide employment services to people with disability took effect and as a result a large number…
It’s black and white…
Autism mum's new perspective. I have two children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), both boys, Philip, 15, and Giovanni, 11. They are as different...
How prepared are you for the unexpected?
Nothing in life is certain, they say, except death and taxes. And, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one in every six working adults...