10 tips for a successful school holidays with a child with autism
School holidays can be a challenging time for parents of children with autism, as the…
The vital role of parent and family support in supporting individuals with autism
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an individual’s ability to communicate, interact with…
Asperger’s syndrome in children: what you need to know
Has your child been diagnosed with Asperger’s, or what is now called autism spectrum disorder…
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) – support for managing ODD in children
All children behave in challenging and difficult ways. But if your child has persistent and…
A parent’s guide to developmental language disorder
In every Australian classroom, two children are likely to have developmental language disorder (DLD). October…
The difference between speech and language development
What’s the difference between speech and language? In everyday life, the terms ‘speech’ and ‘language’…
Joint attention – what it is and why it matters
What is joint attention? Joint attention is a behaviour in which two people focus on…
Mindfulness for kids – four easy mindfulness exercises for children
Mindfulness is simply paying full attention in the moment. It involves relaxed focusing, without any…
Sensory Processing Disorder – the Ultimate Guide
Can you imagine how it would feel if every sight, sound and touch were unbearably…
Challenging behaviours – a positive approach to behaviour support
Every parent deals with challenging behaviours, but when behavioural problems are severe or frequent, they…
Positive kids – how psychology helps children learn, think and feel better
Psychology is often thought to be about counselling for mental health issues, but you might…
Swallowing disorders in children – a tough diagnosis to swallow
Difficulty swallowing – almost everyone has experienced the horrible feeling of food “going down the…
LEGO® Club – building social skills one brick at a time
LEGO® has been a fun part of childhood for decades, but the last 15 years have…
Breast, bottle …. or tube – Feeding Tube Awareness Week
It’s no secret that most infants are breast- or bottle-fed, but for some children, neither…
Healthy lunchbox ideas
Mornings are busy, and often stressful. One of the biggest stressors for parents is packing…
Toddlers and milk – how much is too much?
Milk. It’s all your infant has known for their first few months of life. But…
How to set healthy boundaries with your kids
Setting boundaries with your child is extremely important. Healthy boundaries teach children self-discipline, safety and…
12 easy ideas to boost meals with vegetables
Let’s face it, not everyone likes vegetables – kids included. But you know that eating…
Everything you need to know about children’s hand preference
What is hand preference Hand preference refers to the consistent tendency to use one hand…
Toilet training tips
One of the biggest challenges faced by parents with young children is toilet training toddlers.…
Easy ways to get your kids enjoying fruits and veg
Easy ways to get your kids enjoying fruits and veg? Fruit and vegetables are essential…
Overcoming fussy eaters
Fussy eaters 101 For some families, mealtimes can be a war zone. Here’s everything you…
Top tips to help your child share and take turns
Sharing doesn’t come easily to kids, and can be very challenging for younger children. Here…
Is your child getting enough iron?
Iron is an important mineral. It helps carry oxygen around the body. If a child…
My child won’t listen to me. Help!
“Ben pack your toys away, it’s time for dinner … Ben ... Ben did you…
