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Achieving Dreams Autism Spectrum Aug 13, 2019

Following your dreams with a disability

Even with a disability you can still follow your dreams. Don't let your disability define you. It is always rewarding to hear about a person who followed their dreams with[…]

ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder Jul 29, 2019

Music therapy. Can it help your autistic child?

There has been some very exciting music therapy research undertaken in the USA recently which proves that for children with autism it has some very positive outcomes. It is a[…]

ASD Autism Research Jul 21, 2019

Treating suspected autism at 12 months of age improves children’s language skills

The theory is that if therapies are started early enough, it might be possible to alter the trajectory of autism. (Image by Rashed Khan from Pixabay ) Andrew Whitehouse, University of[…]

Autism Behavioural Support Jul 15, 2019

Music Therapy for people with disability

Who hasn't been moved by a stirring bit of music? It can immediately change the way we feel for the better. This is because when we listen to music, our[…]

Alexithymia Autism Jul 07, 2019

Autism is linked to lower levels of empathy – but that may not be a bad thing

This article has been reprinted with permission by the Conversation. Image by Shutterstock/Dragon Images Emily Taylor, University of Bath; Lucy Anne Livingston, King's College London, and Punit Shah, University of[…]

Behavior Support Child Development Jun 30, 2019

Early Childhood Intervention – Good news for families

Early Childhood Intervention wait times are to be cut.

Code Of Conduct Complaints Management Jun 23, 2019

NDIS Commission and its importance to the disability sector?

Introduction With the exception of Western Australia, the NDIS Commission will be rolled out in all states and territories on 1 July 2019. Western Australia will follow on 1 July[…]

Capacity Building Capital Supports Jun 15, 2019

Understanding NDIS

It may seem confusing, but NDIS is all about giving people with a disability a choice in how they live their lives. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) commenced in[…]

24-Hour Support Daily Life Assistance Jun 07, 2019

Looking to be more independent – even with a disability?

Many of us take living independently for granted. Not so for a person who has a disability. 60% require assistance with at least one activity in daily life. If you[…]

Before NDIS Care To Change May 24, 2019

7 answers to common questions about NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a term many people are familiar with, particularly if you are a carer of, or a person with, a disability. However, it appears there[…]

ASD Autism Awareness May 20, 2019

Autistic or Statistic

Why is the incidence of autism increasing? Is it an epidemic or something less ominous?

Business Support Disability Employment May 10, 2019

Do you have a disability and want to work? Turn your interest into a business.

Unemployment rates for people with a disability remains high but they are among the majority of business owners. Read how using an interest or talent can help people with a[…]