Autistic children
Report
Parent-focused interventions to support the behaviours of children with disability
This resource 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.
Book
Autism, our kids, our stories: voices of Aboriginal parents across Australia
This book is a collection of 10 interviews and reveals valuable insights into the journey experienced by Aboriginal families when parenting a child on the autism spectrum. The book aims to connect with community and raise awareness through the authentic voice of lived experience.
Report
The longitudinal Australian study of students with autism (LASA)
The purpose of this longitudinal study was to understand the relationship between children on the autism spectrum, subtypes of autism, experiences of intervention, and school support with developmental and behavioural trajectories.
Report
Supporting children with neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that refers to the diversity in brain functioning associated with a range of developmental conditions and experiences. This paper provides an overview of principles and strategies that can help practitioners to support children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.
Report
"I want to see my friends": the everyday experiences of autistic people and their families during COVID-19
Many autistic people felt worryingly unsupported during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first major investigation into the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on autistic people and their families, this report makes five key conclusions intended to influence ongoing policy responses.