An Introduction to Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Skills. What Are They and Why Are They So Important? by Barb Cook, Developmental Educator

Neurodivergent people often experience challenges in exercising skills associated with self-determination and self-advocacy. Being pinnacle life skills that drive their success in education, employment, independence and within society, with the…

What is Autism? By Dr Michelle Garnett and Prof Tony Attwood

What is Autism? There are so many words out there for ASD, including autism, high functioning autism, Asperger’s Disorder, PDD-NOS just for a start. The most commonly used is autism…

Managing an Autistic Meltdown by Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett

Why do meltdowns occur?Autistic people often have a different way of:sensing internal and external stimuliproblem-solvinglearning and organizing informationunderstanding and relating to others.The daily challenges inherent in these differences can lead…