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19 Aug 2024... Suitable for 0-18 years Key points Neurodiversity is the idea that there’s natural variation in how people’s brains work. When we embrace neurodiversity, we accept and celebrate neurodivergent children. Embracing neurodiversity is good for neurodivergent children and good for society. There are many ways for families, communities and schools to embrace neurodiversity.

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.

19 Aug 2024... Suitable for 3-0 years. Key points Learning about bodies can help autistic children feel comfortable with their bodies. Learning about private and public body parts can help autistic children understand private and public behaviour. Learning about personal boundaries and different kinds of touch is part of learning about bodies. Visual supports and social stories can help autistic children learn about bodies and personal boundaries.

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.

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... Autism is a difference in a person’s development that affects how they learn and interact with others and their surroundings.  English versions of these translated fact sheets are included in each file.

30 Apr 2023... Positive Partnerships partners with families, educators, and communities to improve outcomes for autistic young people. They create connections and opportunities for an inclusive culture where autistic students can thrive. The organisation has developed resources with diverse communities to help school-aged children on the autism spectrum. These translated resources can help family members and professionals communicate better when working with and supporting autistic children.

14 Sep 2017... This is a simple planning tool to help children with autism. It includes visuals for each developmental area and provides a simple way of recording a picture of the child's characteristics, the impact of those characteristics, the family's concerns, and who could help.

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.

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