I think my child has Autism, what should I do? If you suspect that your child may have autism, the first step is to seek a diagnosis. The time preceding a diagnosis can be a daunting and overwhelming time. It...
Summer Holidays are going by so fast!! Before we know it, September will be here again and routine will be back. Moving to a new school, a different classroom or even having a new teacher can be tricky for lots...
The first day back is fast approaching. Below we have a list of our top tips to help teachers prepare for the new school year and easily manage your class. Get Your Classroom Organised This is a simple but effective...
Generally, early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder can be observed before the age of 2. Some children will have many of these early signs while others will only exhibit a few. The number of signs a child has will vary...
There’s so many cures for autism online, it’s a wonder anyone still has it Presently, there are over 400 advertised Autism interventions. The majority of these lack scientific evidence and support. The huge amount and variety of interventions available make...
Sometimes, it is difficult to know if you are doing the right thing for teaching language and promoting development in the home. Luckily, there are lots of things we can do to support language and development through our everyday interactions...
Social Skills Groups have many benefits for children with Autism. According to the DSM-5, a defining feature of autism is deficits in social communication and interaction. Many children with Autism may find aspects of socialising difficult for example interacting with...
We are very regularly contacted by parents who are getting ready to begin toilet training or may have started but are experiencing some issues. Recently, we dedicated one of our newsletters (which you can sign up to here) to toilet...
Communication temptations are tasks that encourage children to communicate their needs by telling you what they want. Rather than always responding to questions or requests to talk, communication temptations focus on the child being the initiator of communication. This is...
This month, we are going to be talking about visual supports. Lots of kids often learn best using visual supports rather than through auditory input. Seeing it, rather than saying it, helps the person retain and process information. Before we...
