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25.01.2022 A book for kids about anxiety - because kids can do amazing things with the right information.
25.01.2022 Autism Connect is Australia’s first national autism helpline. Open from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (AEST). Phone: 1300 308 699 Email: [email protected]... Webchat: www.amaze.org.au (Click the live chat icon on this screen at the bottom right, or the speech bubble icon in the top menu.) If you need immediate support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Parentline on 13 22 89. Please note: this is not a counselling service, and we do not provide healthcare referrals. However, we can give information about accessing these services.
24.01.2022 It’s Release Day! "Dual diagnosis of autism with trauma is under-researched, widely misunderstood, and yet a common presentation in clinics around the world.... Lisa and Mary's book, being based on current research, lived experience and a successful therapeutic relationship, fills a large gap in the literature. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the autism field, including autistic individuals who have experienced trauma, and their loved ones." - Dr Michelle Garnett - Clinical Psychologist and Autism Consultant See more
23.01.2022 Highly recommend Karen Young psychologist and author or Hey Warrior and Hety Awesome.
22.01.2022 From a post from Lyle Steffensen Me and my beautiful and wonderful stepdaughter (who blitzed school and is now at uni) designed a pretty simple high school system for my youngest who just started Year 7. Exercise book with matching front cover (bought a pack of 5 coloured Manila dividers and chopped off the tag), big label, in same colour zip folder so papers don’t get lost if not stuck into the book. Also a clear folder for his school diary, notebook and forms etc. ... She redid his calendar with bigger font and less noise AND recoloured the calender so the subject colours matched his choice of colour! What a legend! This has helped ALL of us in the house (there’s 6 of us) understand how to navigate this tricky, info/overload world with a kid with ADHD and almost no working memory! It’s hard even for us with no issues - why make high school so complicated? Now I’m going to get Ms M to help document his new before and after school routine! Feeling very blessed and hopeful for a good start to this new journey.
21.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/434572996638580/posts/1940884386007426/
21.01.2022 Breaking news : WARNING Trigger warning: Suicide.. We suggest if you or your child uses the popular App Tik Tok, that you make sure they stay of for the n...ext 24 or so hours. There was a death by suicide that took place live on a social platform, which has made its way into the feeds of many people around the world. The advice is to stay off Tik Tok for a 24 hour period until they have been able to take this video out of the algorithm. This is a very traumatising video. It is also circulating on MANY other social platforms (Instagram, kids messenger and Facebook), so please monitor your children. NB : If you are struggling and need to talk to someone, please reach out for help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au Headspace: 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au Sourced from : https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-suicide-video-221041082.html
21.01.2022 In case you missed this live video..check out how my mom helped me with eye contact in a fun way!
20.01.2022 Shared from Autism Parents Australia I made up this one-pager to send to my child’s teacher for his first week. I am posting here as other parents may find it a useful template to copy. Much love, Kylie
16.01.2022 Did you know that there is a learning difficulty specific to writing? You probably heard of the one specific to reading (Dyslexia), but this one is specific to ...*writing*. The two can occur together or separate and both are common in autistic people. You can read more about it here: http://www.autism-help.org/comorbid-dysgraphia-autism.htm #sensorystories #sensorysupport #learningdisabilityeducation #dysgraphia #specialeducation #specialeducationteacher #specialeducators #dysgraphiaawareness #sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismsupport #autismeducation #autism #autismspectrum #positiveparenting #momssupportingmoms #parentingtip #parentingtips #positiveparentingtips #positiveparentingstrategies
15.01.2022 Take it from Dr. Temple Grandin: "Explore and experiment" https://gma.abc/2R8rY0T
15.01.2022 Cadence's wisdom at age 10 is describing a similar view on how I viewed my own diagnosis at just age 6. I knew there was a difference in me that made me view ...my entire environment quite differently. From knowing inside my brain through pictures that "the antenna", is just bent and the picture is not clear. This difference sometimes was acceptable and other times incredibly frustrating. But building a super power in belief, confidence and determination were my lifetime keys towards conquering my diagnosis. I totally understand why so so many say "autism" is their superpower! But...reality is that "power" is nothing to do with autism at all. This power is coming from a deep place of thoughts and thinking known as self-belief & confidence. Truth is autism is neither bad or good but simply a term used to raise awareness and understanding (which is positive) to the differences in an individual's way of functioning. What you do next, the choice is yours! You always have Time 2 Train! www.time2trainaspergers.com www.lupeprogram.com #time2trainaspergers #autismawareness #aspergerssyndrome #consciousness #specialneeds #autism #mentalhealth #ChangeYourLife
15.01.2022 https://suelarkey.com.au/understanding-screen-addiction/
13.01.2022 As we head into the new school year, a thought for teachers of autistic (and other neurodiverse) students.....
12.01.2022 Hey Australia! Should I tell my child they have Autism? When is the right time to talk about it? How do I start? Who should be involved? All important questions...! In this webinar Autism Western Australia will explore: - The why, when, how and who of explaining your child’s diagnosis to him or her so that you can make an informed decision that fits your family. - Useful resources for making the conversation about Autism easier. This training is recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism aged 0 to 18 years For all families receiving services through the Autism Association, this training is free of cost, for others there will be a fee. Hosted by Autism Association of Western Australia See more
12.01.2022 Yeme for the day Image description: Red background with multicoloured text. Text reads "I don't want 'Autism Awareness' for April. I want Autism acceptance, understanding, empowerment, respect, love, value and inclusion. Can we have that please?"
11.01.2022 In this edition of 60 Second Science, Andrew discusses a recent study that examined the ‘low FODMAP’ diet for children on the autism spectrum. Please remember t...hat any change to your diet should be discussed with your GP and a dietician. To access the paper discussed in the video, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ov4Ogo
11.01.2022 As loving, committed, great parents, there is nothing that feels right about moving our children closer to the things that increase their anxiety. But every tim...e our kids or teens avoid the things that make them feel anxious (but which are safe), the amygdala (the part of the brain that scans the world for threat and initiates anxiety) learns that the only way to feel safe in this situation is to avoid. This will make anxiety more fierce next time because the need to protect will be greater. Learning that avoidance turns fear into relief will drive the same response (avoidance) in the future. One of the hardest things about anxiety is that the only way through is through. The only way for the amygdala to learn that a situation is safe is by experience - by moving towards that situation little step by little step and until the feelings of anxiety ease, which they always will. This doesn’t have to happen all at once and it doesn’t have to happen quickly. It’s okay if this happens gently and if it takes as long as it takes. The important part is moving them towards brave behaviour. It’s why understanding where anxiety comes from and why it feels the way it does (which is all explained in Hey Warrior) can be so powerful. This takes the fear out of the fear just enough so they can be brave enough. The question for our kiddos then, is, ‘I understand this feels big and I understand it feels scary, but what can you do to move towards [the situation], which is a little more than last time, but which feels okay enough.’ This will start to create a different story - that they can feel anxious, and be brave. Anxiety is a warning sign, not a stop sign, and most often it is a call to be brave. See more
10.01.2022 We know it's been a long time away from the classroom for most students, and things will still be a little different as they return in October. To help your ch...ild feel prepared for their return to school, this story explains what school might be like and how things might be different in Term 4 for Victorian students. See more
10.01.2022 At what age did you start teaching independent skills, life skills and chores?At what age did you start teaching independent skills, life skills and chores?
09.01.2022 Picture description: There is a colourful background with the following words on it: Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice.... Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome The first word in each line is in bold.
08.01.2022 Movie drama aside, If you’re looking for a warm hearted, funny, educational film on disabilities to watch (that isn’t full of ableism, and involves actual disab...led actors- oop. go figure!), you’re going to want to check out Jeremy The Dud. Set in a world where everyone in the world has a disability, and a select few don’t, this short film tells the story of an alternative reality where those that are able bodied and neurotypical cop the discrimination instead. Directed by Robot Army Productions/Ryan Chamley and with a cast of disabled actors (including ya girl , Sam Humphrey from The Greatest Showman, and Adam Bowes from Hacksaw Ridge and Winchester), and real-life disabled stories and experiences, every part of this film has been created to change perceptions both in front of and behind the screen, and its doing exactly that. Being apart of this film; I can speak first hand on how incredible film sets can be, and how easy it is to create inclusive environments. Inclusive films are out there, and it’s time we put our energy into these things that are actively doing good and showcasing the change that the film and television industry needs to see. YOU CAN WATCH JEREMY THE DUD HERE: https://youtu.be/qFcFpWzIQNk
05.01.2022 An important message about autism. Thanks for listening and following me.
03.01.2022 Serious game changer for my Charleston today! The movement helped SO much!!! Anyone who has a kindergartner should definitely try this! Edit: Ella now wants me to find her a bike with training wheels. So, it’s good for all ages.
02.01.2022 "Never underestimate the potential of an autistic person who is appropriately supported!" Image credit: H2Au: the stuff of our life
01.01.2022 Catastrophic thinking may limit your capacity to achieve goals and opportunities in your life, work, relationships and more. It can affect your entire outlook ...in life, and creates a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure, disappointment, and underachievement. It may be helpful to start recording your negative thoughts to yourself on some paper, journal, on your smartphone, or in an app. Write down what happened as objectively as possible, what you thought about the situation, and then what your reaction or behaviors were. Stopping yourself from catastrophizing takes a lot of conscious effort on your part, patience, and time. Decreasing the strength of these negative thought will lessen the frequency and slowly become a thing of the past. You always have Time 2 Train! www.time2trainaspergers.com www.lupeprogram.com #time2trainaspergers #aspergerssyndrome #specialneeds #autismawareness #autism
