Early Intervention Blog
When Everyday Requests Feel Too Much: Understanding and Supporting Demand Avoidance in Autistic Children
Some autistic children don’t just find requests challenging – they can experience them as deeply distressing and overwhelming. Whether it’s getting dressed, doing schoolwork, brushing their teeth, or even seemingly simple tasks can spark a powerful reaction. This...
Supporting Emotional Regulation: Empowering Autistic Children to Navigate Big Feelings
Understanding anger and emotional regulation in autistic children requires recognising their unique challenges and developmental needs. While anger is a normal emotional response for both neurotypical and neurodiverse children, the triggers and ways it manifests can...
What is Neurodiversity Affirming Practice and Why It Matters
Neurodiversity affirming practice is an approach that recognises and respects the natural variations in human brain functioning, particularly in individuals with neurological differences like ASD (autism spectrum disorder), ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive...
Autism In Girls: Signs, Diagnosis & Support
Autism often presents differently in girls than in boys, which can lead to a higher chance of underdiagnosis. Historically, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its manifestation has not been as extensively studied in females, as it has with males, largely because most...
How is Autism Diagnosed in Children?
In this article, we will explore how autism is diagnosed in children in Australia. The first step to get a diagnosis would be to see a paediatrician, child psychologist, or speech pathologist. These practitioners use various assessment tools and skills to evaluate...
Ideal Toys For A Playroom To Support Development
In this article we consider toy categories, room layout and storage ideas as well as ideal toys for a playroom at home to support your child's development. Turn your home playroom into a therapeutic haven by incorporating calming elements, "zones" for different play...
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