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Living with Autism Podcasts: Prevention as Intervention with Dr…

July 2, 2018August 20, 2018

Many parents are told by health professionals that their child will ‘grow out’ of what research has shown are early signs of autism. Olga Tennison’s Autism Research Centre’s Dr Kristelle Hudry says this ‘wait and see’ approach misses a vital opportunity for maximising a child’s developmental outcomes by starting very early intervention. Read more “Living with Autism Podcasts: Prevention as Intervention with Dr Kristelle Hudry” →

Autism therapies & treatments

Living with Autism Podcasts: Early Intervention in Childcare with…

July 2, 2018February 5, 2019

Treatment for children with autism can be intensive and isolating. A different approach in early intervention in child care has been introduced to create a more interactive and cost-effective environment for both children with autism and their families.

Frame of Mind artists

The Frame of Mind Exhibition

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

Frame of Mind was an annual art exhibition and autism awareness campaign that invited the viewer to engage with art in a meaningful and rich experience.

Family wellbeing

Parental stress and autism

June 7, 2018July 2, 2018

OTARC 2014 Phd graduate Rebecca McStay discusses family stress and autism

News

Changing the Global Mindset on Autism and Employment

August 17, 2017August 10, 2018

Specialisterne Denmark’s founder Thorkil Sonne gives a personal account of his journey

55 minutes

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Meltdowns after school

August 17, 2017June 6, 2018

I am a mum of six. My three youngest all have ASD and have terrible trouble with meltdowns after school. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence of the ‘delay effect’ for children on the spectrum. That being that they hold themselves together and show no behaviour of concern at school but ‘meltdown’ when they return home. My question: is there any research evidence that this exists and what can be done to help?

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Seven Essential Tips for Parents Evaluating Autism Interventions

March 29, 2017June 5, 2018

ASDetect identifies the early signs of autism, to help reduce the age at which children with autism are identified. The younger a child is accurately identified the sooner intervention can begin allowing children’s full learning potential to be realized.

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Echolalia and Autism

March 29, 2017June 8, 2018

Does echolalia always indicate Autism, even when functional and age appropriate speech is present?

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Teens in Transition

December 21, 2016June 6, 2018

My son completed high school last year but was only recently been assessed with ASD. He has absolutely no idea what to do next. University does not seem an option. Any suggestions?

A guide for how to choose therapy for a…

September 1, 2016June 5, 2018

Andrew Whitehouse, University of Western Australia

One of the first and most important choices parents and caregivers make after a child’s diagnosis of autism is which therapy will be most suitable for their son or daughter.

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OTARC 2014 Phd graduate Rebecca McStay discusses family stress and autism