Autistic children
Fact sheet
What is neurodivergence?
A short accessible information sheet that defines key terms relating to neurodivergence and addresses some common misconceptions. It is accompanied by practical guides on supporting neurodivergent children and young people. The aim is to enhance readers’ basic neurodivergence literacy, lay the groundwork for further learning and promote informed discussions about neurodiversity.
Report
Assessing, differentiating, and reporting the functional strengths and support needs of children for whom there are developmental concerns
This report describes the development of an evidence-based and culturally responsive approach to addressing the current gap in knowledge and lack of consensus about how best to assess, differentiate and report children’s functional strengths and support needs. The framework will inform professional practice, operational guidance and decision-making.
Video
How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health
Children with autism or ADHD have specific strengths but we live in a world designed for neurotypical brains. This can be a difficult and disabling experience for many children. This webinar explores how practitioners, educators and parents can use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to better support the mental health and wellbeing of autistic and ADHD children.
Systematic review
Early intervention for children with developmental disabilities and their families via telehealth
Access to early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities can be limited by geographical distance and resource constraints. This systematic review synthesises existing research on the effectiveness and implementation of telehealth interventions in infants and toddlers (aged 0–3 years) who are at risk of or diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Guide
Understanding behaviours of concern for children with disability
This policy and practice paper summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.