by MardiLowe | Feb 20, 2023 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Communication
Developing early communication skills in children is an essential part of their overall development. From referencing others and using gestures to speaking, these milestones mark just a few of the numerous skills that children will learn as they grow. Communication...
by MardiLowe | Nov 3, 2022 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention
Speech delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may look similar in toddlers. Identifying the key differences can help with finding the most appropriate intervention to support your child. Research in this area has identified some of these differences, as well as the...
by MardiLowe | Sep 23, 2022 | Autism Spectrum Disorder
Levels of autism provide clinicians with a common language to describe the extent to which a child is impacted by their diagnosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). In Australia, this is typically...
by MardiLowe | Aug 26, 2022 | Early Intervention
What Is EIBI? EIBI stands for Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention and is based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). An EIBI program aims to increase a child’s ability to learn, which in turn leads to the development of skills. What Is EIBI?...
by MardiLowe | Dec 7, 2021 | Autism Spectrum Disorder
There are various early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that can be identified in children, this will differ based on a range of factors including age and severity of symptoms. Due to its heterogeneous presentation, identifying the early signs of ASD can be...