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25.01.2022 Treating children with suspected autism at 12 months of age can improve language skills, new research shows. https://theconversation.com/treating-suspected-autism-at-12

25.01.2022 A great informative article explaining repetitive behaviours (sometimes called ‘stimming’) https://www.spectrumnews.org//repetitive-behaviors-and-st/

25.01.2022 Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction.

24.01.2022 Reading with your child can start as early as birth! A great resource for reading tips and books for children up to age 5 https://raisingchildren.net.au//literacy-reading/lets-read

24.01.2022 A great list of books which teach children why mistakes are okay! https://www.expressyourselfnc.com//how-to-use-books-to-sup

24.01.2022 The government's new initiative for faster NDIS access https://www.ndis.gov.au//2990-children-get-faster-access-n

24.01.2022 Language Development Assumptions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJkWGM_jkoo

23.01.2022 Why sleep is very important for our kids

21.01.2022 It's Speech Pathology Week! Here are some great tips for successful communication (adapted from Scope Communication): - Always treat the person with the communication disability with dignity and respect... - Be welcoming and friendly Understand there are many ways to communicate - Ask the person with the disability what will help with communication - Avoid loud locations, find a quiet place - Listen carefully - When you dont understand, let them know you are having difficulty understanding - If you think the person has not understood, repeat what you have said or say it a different way - Try asking the person yes or no questions if you are having difficulty understanding them - Ask the person to repeat or try another approach if you dont understand - To make sure you are understood, check with the person that you have understood them correctly - If you ask a question, wait for the person to reply - Allow the person time to respond, so always be patient - Speak directly to the person and make eye contact. (Though be mindful that there are some people who may not want you to look at them, e.g. some people with autism spectrum disorder) - Speak normally. There is no need for you to raise your voice or slow your speech. See more

20.01.2022 Play is much more important than you can imagine - a great resource for ideas for children up to 8 years old https://raisingchildren.net.au//play/why-play-is-important

19.01.2022 Psychologists encourage children to get bored over the school holidays, in order to promote problem solving! https://qz.com//to-be-more-self-reliant-children-need-bo/

17.01.2022 The importance of understanding language!

17.01.2022 #InternationalDayofPeoplewithDisability

16.01.2022 We're running our Friendship Saver Group again over the September school holidays. Please give our office a call if you're interested in joining us.

15.01.2022 A great example of how implementing social thinking vocabulary can help children with emotional regulation!

15.01.2022 Separation anxiety can be tough for our young ones .... here are some great tips to help with bridge the daytime separation! http://macnamara.ca/downloads/

15.01.2022 Swallowing Awareness Day!!!

14.01.2022 Meet Julia's family! As part of World Autism Awareness Month, Sesame Street are introducing us to autistic character Julia's family. The show hopes it will highlight that " In a family, everyone has different roles, challenges, and strengths, and everyone can learn from one another."

13.01.2022 Our 'Thinking Thoughts and Feeling Feelings' Holiday Program is going to be these Term Two Holidays! Venue: 2 Young Street, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When: Daily commencing Monday 1st July 2019 to Friday 5th July 2019 ** Must attend all consecutive days ** ... Duration: 2 hours, inclusive of 15-minute fruit snack break Cost: $80 per session, Private Health Rebates May Apply- Total Cost $400 $100 per session if using FaHCSIA or NDIS Funding Total Cost $500 Time: 11am to 1pm Call Pauline on Reception on 9372 0631, or email [email protected] to book your place!

13.01.2022 Great tips to build communication with children with ASD https://theconversation.com/5-tips-for-parents-to-build-com

09.01.2022 Books books books! A great list of recommended books for every age https://www.washingtonpost.com//b/100-books-for-the-ages/

06.01.2022 An interesting article outlining why play is important

06.01.2022 A great informative article explaining repetitive behaviours (sometimes called stimming) https://www.spectrumnews.org//repetitive-behaviors-and-st/

06.01.2022 One strategy of how you can introduce new words to your child!

05.01.2022 The importance of visuals!

04.01.2022 Perspective taking is a skill that can be taught even through home reading!

04.01.2022 A simple sequencing tip!

01.01.2022 Our Holiday Programs are starting up again during the Term 2 Holidays! When: Daily commencing Tuesday 2nd July 2019 Friday 5th July 2019 **Must attend all consecutive days ** Time: 9.00am 11.00am Duration: 2 hours inclusive of 15-minute fruit snack break... Cost: $80 per session, Private Health Rebates May Apply - Total Cost $$320 $100 per session if using FaHCSIA or NDIS funding - Total Cost $400 Call Pauline on Reception on 9372 0631 or email [email protected] to book your place!