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The five senses: under or over reactions
Sensory sensitivities and autism… Touch, taste, sound, sight and smell are the five senses we are all familiar with. Many children do not like loud…
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…
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…
NDIS ILC Grant Announcement
We are delighted to announce that our collaboration with Amaze, Autism SA and Autism Tasmania has been successful in receiving funding through the NDIS ILC…
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,…