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…
School holidays can be a challenging time for parents of children with autism, as the…
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an individual’s ability to communicate, interact with…
Has your child been diagnosed with Asperger’s, or what is now called autism spectrum disorder…
All children behave in challenging and difficult ways. But if your child has persistent and…
In every Australian classroom, two children are likely to have developmental language disorder (DLD). October…
What’s the difference between speech and language? In everyday life, the terms ‘speech’ and ‘language’…
What is joint attention? Joint attention is a behaviour in which two people focus on…
Mindfulness is simply paying full attention in the moment. It involves relaxed focusing, without any…
Can you imagine how it would feel if every sight, sound and touch were unbearably…
Every parent deals with challenging behaviours, but when behavioural problems are severe or frequent, they…
Psychology is often thought to be about counselling for mental health issues, but you might…
Difficulty swallowing – almost everyone has experienced the horrible feeling of food “going down the…
LEGO® has been a fun part of childhood for decades, but the last 15 years have…
It’s no secret that most infants are breast- or bottle-fed, but for some children, neither…
Mornings are busy, and often stressful. One of the biggest stressors for parents is packing…
Milk. It’s all your infant has known for their first few months of life. But…
Setting boundaries with your child is extremely important. Healthy boundaries teach children self-discipline, safety and…
Let’s face it, not everyone likes vegetables – kids included. But you know that eating…
What is hand preference Hand preference refers to the consistent tendency to use one hand…
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? Fruit and vegetables are essential…
Anger is a normal human emotion. We all feel it, from time to time and…
Fussy eaters 101 For some families, mealtimes can be a war zone. Here’s everything you…
Sharing doesn’t come easily to kids, and can be very challenging for younger children. Here…
Iron is an important mineral. It helps carry oxygen around the body. If a child…
“Ben pack your toys away, it’s time for dinner … Ben ... Ben did you…