Supporting Children with Autism in Early Childhood

This workshop hosted by the Austism Advisory and Support Service will provide educators with an understanding of neuro-diversity and what this can look like for children in the early childhood setting, with a specific focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder. This workshop will be exploring specific activities, routines and tasks that may be challenging for children on the spectrum and strategies of support will be discussed through the use of case studies.

This Workshop is suitable for :Community professionals supporting children in the context of school/preschool• Teachers / Educators• Counsellors• Allied Health Clinicians. 

Presenter: Kate Piromalli Clinical OT Advisor

Cost:        $30

Date:        Friday 20th May 4pm - 6pm

Book here

New Webinar: Infant & Toddler Psychiatry

Direct Link to the ON-DEMAND RECORDING here.

New edition of our Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Journal

Highlights include: 

• Are we nearly there? Caring for a child with intellectual or developmental disabilities: a roadmap from a developmental psychiatrist by David Dossetor

• An interview with Emeritus Professor Patricia O'Brien

• The Medicine Cabinet: Storage of Medication at home and school by Judy Longworth

• The role of attachment in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A case study on attachment and its impact on behaviour by Dr Linda Tran

Click on the picture to the left to access the pdf. 

Saying Goodbye at the Gate

Returning to School after Covid-19 Resources

We have collated a variety of returning to school after Covid-19 resources with an emphasis on well-being. 

• There are various resources written for schools, parents, and children which are highlighted in our collated resource here (updated 13/10/21). 
• We have also created a list of our own for parents here. 
• There are a few good social stories we found for students with an intellectual disability or autism. One from Aspect Australia and another from Down Syndrome Canada.
• We have also located a great resource for carers of children in out of home care(from Victoria) and for an action plan for students who school refuse (Rise UK).
• We also like these resources from NBMLHD Got It team especially this one on Saying goodbye at the gate. Other one page sheets include: Preparing to return and Re-establishing routines.
• Our SCHN Westmead Eating Disorder Service have created a tip sheet for Transitioning out of lockdown. 
• Check out this great UK NHS resource for teenagers with excellent work sheets on managing emotions and other ractical elements of coming out of lockdown.