Almost a million Australian schoolchildren now have a disability – that’s one in four enrolments. Parents, teachers and advocates say education is at crisis point
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Almost a million Australian schoolchildren now have a disability – that’s one in four enrolments. Parents, teachers and advocates say education is at crisis point
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Australia has its first assistant minister for autism and is crafting its first national autism strategy. How the rest of society steps up will be crucial.
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Some people describe themselves as having Asperger’s disorder, while others call themselves autistic. But is there a difference?
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A short documentary following the often untold stories of fathers with children on the spectrum, DAD shares the experiences of twelve Aussie dads as they navigate the world of parenting and autism.
Bonus footage and resources at www.dadfilm.com.au
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Something as common as a haircut shouldn't be an overwhelming sensory experience — but for people with autism or ADHD, the feeling of hands running through hair, clippers buzzing, and music blaring is sometimes too much.
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Learn to promote your own good mental health, celebrate individuality, strengths, and skills associated with autism, and recognise when you may need extra support. This course provides autistic people and those around them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the relationship between autism and positive mental health outcomes.
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The diagnostic terms for autism were overhauled 10 years ago. Experts, campaigners and autistic people reflect on these changes
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Autistic people are eight times more likely to be unemployed than average, but a work placement program run by La Trobe University aims to change that.
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In "Story of a Poem," Matthew Zapruder beautifully captures parenting challenges that are both specific and universal.
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The new national autism guideline says that we should remember to honour childhood. Sometimes that can get lost amid a weekly schedule of therapy sessions.
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The new guideline was developed by a group of researchers, clinicians, and autistic people. They consulted with more than 1,000 community members.
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Learning you're autistic as an adult can be fraught with challenges, but these people are determined to embrace their autistic identity.
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Learn to recognise concerning behaviours, understand the diagnosis process, create a plan, build on strengths, and successfully advocate for your child.
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Parents and carers might be worried a child is slow to talk or can’t seem to maintain attention. But getting a proper assessment can take years and connecting to support, even longer.
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Video games, collaboration and explicit instruction are helping neurodiverse children learn crucial social skills, University of Melbourne research shows
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A new study suggests that spending time with therapy dogs may help lower children’s stress levels even more than relaxation exercises.
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Fussy eaters can be a real challenge for parents and having a child with autism who is highly selective about food means tensions can run high at mealtimes. But these tips could help manage the stress.
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A reignited debate centres around whether broadening the diagnosis of autism has made the diagnostic label no longer entirely fit-for-purpose.
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PBS will screen the documentary "In a Different Key," co-directed by Caren Zucker, on Dec. 13. It features her son and the first patient diagnosed with autism.
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Some parents worry about labelling their child with an autism diagnosis. But labelling happens regardless of whether parents discuss diagnosis or not. It can instead take the form of name-calling.
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By favouring verbal thinkers, says the author and animal scientist, essential skills are being lost. Her new book aims to demonstrate the power of processing information in different ways
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Video games, collaboration and explicit instruction are helping neurodiverse children learn crucial social skills, University of Melbourne research shows
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We see a lot about the challenges and limitations associated with autism – but less about the real strengths autistic people bring to the workplace. Here’s how to make workplaces more autism-friendly.
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Tanika Davis's son was two years old when he was diagnosed with autism. Now, she's helping other Aboriginal families to feel supported and "culturally safe".
Learn more about the I Am movement.
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In this new reality TV series, Nathan Fielder goes to great lengths to help people rehearse future events.