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How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier the better
Associate Proffessor Josephine Barabro has some tips on how to talk about diagnosis
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.
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Early Signs of Autism
Interview with Dr Josephine Barbaro on ABC Radio National’s Life Matters program.
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Parental stress and Autism
OTARC 2014 Phd graduate Rebecca McStay discusses family stress and Autism
Meltdowns after school
After-school meltdowns can be tough, especially with multiple children on the autism spectrum. While research is limited, this post offers practical tips, like addressing hunger, frustration, and using distraction or quiet time, to help ease the transition from school to home.
Echolalia and Autism
Echolalia isn't exclusive to autism. Discover the facts.
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.
The inner voice
Explore how inner speech influences cognitive tasks in both Autistic and non-Autistic individuals, its role in memory and planning.
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.