Over the past three to four decades, there has been a notable and consistent rise in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) cases among children on a global scale. This surge prompts us to delve into the fundamental question: What factors have contributed to...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
How to Explain Autism (ASD) to Your Child, Family & Friends
If you've recently learned that your child has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), you may be experiencing a mix of emotions, wondering about the significance of this new diagnosis, what it might involve, and how to explain autism to your child and their siblings. When...
Restricted And Repetitive Behaviours In Children With ASD: What Do These Look Like?
Restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs) are considered a common characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). RRBs can sometimes look like; focusing on specific interests, following rigid routines, repeating certain movements, and being fixated on specific...
How To Increase Early Communication Skills In Children
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...
Identifying the Differences between Speech Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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...
Understanding the Levels of Autism: What Are The Three Levels of Autism?
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...