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14 Jan 2025... The strategy sets out the vision for a safe and inclusive society for all Autistic people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.