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Extracurricular activities can offer valuable benefits for children with autism, fostering social skills, physical coordination, and self-confidence. However, choosing the right activity is crucial to ensuring a positive and rewarding experience. Every child is unique, and selecting an activity that aligns with their interests, sensory preferences, and developmental needs can make all the difference.

For parents of children living with autism, navigating emotional outbursts can be a challenging and often overwhelming experience. Among these behaviours, meltdowns and tantrums are common, yet they stem from different causes and require different approaches. Understanding the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum is crucial for parents, caregivers, and educators to respond effectively and support the child in the best possible way.

When a family has a child with autism, the dynamic of the household is often shaped by the unique needs and experiences of that child. While parents and caregivers naturally focus much of their attention on providing the best possible support the child with their special needs, the experiences of neurotypical siblings should not be overlooked.

Social skill development is a crucial part of every child’s journey, particularly for children living with autism who may need additional support to navigate social interactions. The good news is that everyday activities provide abundant opportunities for practising and strengthening these essential skills.

For some time, we have been cautioning that wholesale change is likely in early intervention. The NDIS Review was clear on both the serious issues and the fixes that are needed.

Each year, December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), a global observance declared by the United Nations in 1992.

October 2024 has now ticked over, marking the end of another AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month.

For children living with autism, navigating communication barriers, sensory sensitivities, and social interaction is difficult.

Meeting enthusiastic and talented candidates is one of the things that I enjoy most as CEO at The Lizard Children’s Centre.

It’s almost time for R U OK? Day, which has become a major event in Australia for raising awareness around mental health. It is a day dedicated to asking a simple question that can result in meaningful, powerful conversations.