Autism assistance dogs
A recent NDIS study compares the benefits of assistance dogs and pet dogs for Autistic individuals. Learn about the social, emotional, and practical impacts on families, as well as the challenges they face.
Seven Essential Tips for Parents Evaluating Autism Interventions
With over 400 therapies and services available, choosing the right autism support for your child can feel overwhelming. How do you navigate this growing landscape of options? In this post, we share seven essential tips to help parents evaluate autism supports, from identifying daily living needs to understanding diagnosis practices.
What is the best evidence-based support for Autistic children in relation to communication skills?
A very good starting point for comparing different supports is the Raising Children Network's 'Parent Guide to Therapies' which provides a description of the most commonly used supports in Australia, as well as a rating for research evidence, time commitment required, and cost
Supporting speech development in minimally-verbal Autistic adults
Can Autistic adults learn to speak? The answer isn't clear due to limited research. While some may develop speech, outcomes vary. A speech pathologist can assess both verbal and non-verbal communication, increasing the chances of success.
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New Autism research demonstrates positive impact of early suports
A new research study at the Victorian Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre (ASELCC) based at La Trobe University’s Children’s Centre, in collaboration with the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), has been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
Imitation Difficulties Among Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Social Motivation or Motor-Execution Problem?
OTARC honours student, Lacey Chetcuti, describes her research where she asked preschool Autistic children and 20 children without developmental difficulties to imitate a simple and a more complex action demonstrated on an Apple® iPad® by either a socially engaging and a neutral model.
Diet changes for children
Explore the impact of gluten- and casein-free diets for Autistic children. Learn about the latest research, potential benefits, and challenges of dietary supports for autism.
Children with early signs of Autism receive supports in their first year of life
What happens when children with early signs of autism receive supports in their first year?
Translating evidence-based supports into effective childcare programs for young Autistic children – yes we can!
There is increasing evidence that intensive implementation of educational programs can be efficacious in improving outcomes in young Autistic children. Study summary.
Autism in Girls
A summary of the PhD research on early identification of autism.