What is Autism?
Start here with a short video and links to more information
What Causes Autism?
A plain language summary of the evidence
How is Autism Diagnosed?
A summary of the steps involved plus information on what to do if you’re worried your child may have Autism.
Where to find your local government-funded services
Explaining Autism to Other Children, Parents and Teachers
This short video aimed at school-aged children explains the strengths and differences of children with Autism. Highly recommended.
Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum, and their Family
Autism Teen Wellbeing is an online platform for building connectedness and wellbeing for adolescents on the Autism Spectrum.
Funding and Therapy
Medicare Benefits for Autism Spectrum Disorder
A factsheet on the various Medicare benefits
Parent Guide to Therapies
Short summaries of the cost and evidence for different interventions.
Finding the Right Therapy Approach for Your Child – Videos
Behaviour
Understanding and Managing Behaviour
Challenging behaviour tool kit
Strategies and resources from AutismSpeaks
School
Positive Partnerships for School-aged Children
A program to help schools support children with Autism
Sleep
Managing Difficulties with Sleep
An overview of why sleep problems occur in children with Autism and how to manage them.
More Information on Autism
Australia’s largest service provider for people on the autism spectrum
An Australian resource for supporting people of all ages with autism
An organisation dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls
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