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24 May 2024... Suitable for 3-18 years Key points There’s no single, known cause of autism. Causes of autism might include genes, brain development, family history and other factors. Autism isn’t caused by poor parenting, vaccines or diet.

24 May 2024... Suitable for 3-18 years Key points Autism is a type of neurodiversity. Autistic children have particular communication styles, special interests and repetitive behaviour. Autism can be diagnosed in some children from around 18 months of age. Early autism diagnosis means children can get support for their development. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your child and family health nurse or GP.

01 Aug 2021... Peak Victorian autism organisation Amaze developed a poster outlining some characteristics autistic people may display in social communication and interaction, behaviour, interests and activities.

30 Apr 2023... This guide outlines how and why visuals are used to support learning and routine, and to assist the development of speech and language.  The English version of these translated fact sheets is included in each document.

19 Aug 2024... Suitable for 0-8 years Key points Autistic children might need support to develop language skills. You can support autistic children’s language development by creating opportunities for them to use language. Playing, modelling language and responding positively to language also help with children’s language skills.

19 Aug 2024... Suitable for 3-18 years Key points Meltdowns happen when autistic children and teenagers feel completely overwhelmed. Autistic children and teenagers need support to recognise overwhelmed feelings and know what to do. Help autistic children and teenagers avoid meltdowns by stepping in when they start to get agitated. During a meltdown, stay calm, give children space, avoid saying too much, and wait.

10 Jan 2020... A tip sheet for talking to your child, and their friends, peers, and family, about Autism.

03 Apr 2023... This animation explores the social and communication styles of autistic children as well as their sensory processing needs. You get to know the character's strengths and interests, their connections to culture and community, and what helps them learn and be independent. It was developed with an Autistic Advisory Group and many multicultural and multilingual community members. All children on the spectrum may have some similarities. This animation explores the diversity of autism in each young person.

01 Sep 2021... This document explains Damian Milton’s theory of ‘double empathy’. In it, he proposes that Autistic people do not lack empathy. Milton argues that Autistic people experience the world and express emotions differently to non-autistic people.

13 Apr 2023... This fact sheet shares some of the common misconceptions about autism within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. It gives a factual response to each myth in order to support a greater understanding of autism.