Early Intervention Blog
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...
Joint Attention: What It Is and Why It Matters in Early Development
Joint attention plays a vital role in developing social and communication skills. Understanding what joint attention involves and its significance provides important insights, especially for parents of children with developmental delays or conditions like autism...
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