The following information resources provide guides to common conditions and their treatments. Please use them to supplement the information provided in your consultation with your Paediatrician or Psychologist. We recommend only referencing the resources which your clinician has directed you to. These resources should not be used as your primary source of information or as a substitute for individual advice provided in consultations.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What is Autism? A pictorial guide. What is Autism? Characteristics of autistic people. Autism Spectrum Disorder Factsheet. Autism: What Next? is a project from Autism Awareness Australia (AAA). Explaining Autism to My Child Video: Amazing Things Happen – by Alexander Amelines Video: DAD…a film about autism and fatherhood Autism: What Next? – Help with navigating an ASD diagnosis Autism Spectrum Information Booklet Spotlight on Girls with Autism Professor Tony Attwood – Identifying ASD in Girls Autism first signs and checklist for teenagers. Medicare Programs Medicare Programs II ASPECT Satellite Classes in NSW ASPECT Schools Information about Autism in other languages Genetics and Autism
A guide from the Autism association (ASPECT) to explain Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Source: March 2017, Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT)
A pictorial guide to some of the differences in people on the autism spectrum in the areas of social communication/interaction and restricted and repetitive behavior, interest and activities.
Source: Amaze.org.au
Characteristics of autistic people in the two main areas: social communication and interaction and behaviour, interests and activities.
Source: Amaze.org.au
Source: Learning Difficulties Coalition NSW Inc.
A video explaining the autism spectrum.
Source: Autism Awareness Australia on Vimeo
Parents Guide on explaining autism to their children.
Source: Avaleen Whelton, ausometraining.com
Alexander’s film gives an uplifting introduction to autism for young non-autistic audiences, aiming to raise awareness, understanding and tolerance in future generations.
Source: 2017, National Autistic Society
A short documentary following the often untold stories of fathers with children on the spectrum, DAD shares the experiences of twelve Aussie dads as they navigate the world of parenting and autism.
Source: 2018, Autism Awareness Australia
A go to resource for families navigating a new diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.
Source: Oct 2021, Autism Awareness Australia
This booklet is a starting point for people with a recent diagnosis, parents/carers of a newly diagnosed child or adult, agencies, professionals and students learning about the autism spectrum for the first time.
Source: 2016, Amazed Inc (www.amaze.org.au)
A comprehensive guide to greater visibility, better understanding and improving support for autistic girls.
Source: 2018, Victoria State Government Education and Training and Yellow Ladybugs
A video of Professor Tony Attwood at The Annual Women’s Health Update, Sydney
Source: thespectrum.org.au
Information on various Medicare Programs available to assist with ASD.
Source: Autism Advisor Program, Autism Spectrum Australia
Information on various Medicare Programs available to assist with ASD.
Source: Amaze
A complete list of ASPECT school locations and classes.
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia
Aspect are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum, providing dynamic, individualised learning for students.
Source: Autism Spectrum Australia
Resources in a number of languages, followed by a description of how individuals and organizations can help Autism Speaks to adapt and translate its materials.
Source: autismspeaks.org
This fact sheet describes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and includes a discussion of the symptoms, causes and available testing.
Source: genetics.edu.au
Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties – A Brief Guide Understanding Learning Difficulties: A guide for parents Myths and Misconceptions about Specific Learning Disorders: AADPA webinar Dyslexia Infosheet: A difficulty learning to read SPELD NSW InfoSheet on Adjustments for Dyslexia Dyslexia Infographic for Teachers: Student Supports Dysgraphia Infosheet: A difficulty with spelling and written expression SPELD NSW InfoSheet on Adjustments for Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Infosheet: A difficulty with mathematics SPELD NSW InfoSheet on Adjustments for Dyscalculia
Source: 2019, Dyslexia Speld Foundation
Source: 2021, Learning Difficulties Coalition NSW Inc.
Source: 2024, DSF Literacy Services
Source: 2023, aadpa.com.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Source: 2023, Learning Difficulties Coalition NSW Inc, ldc.org.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Language and Communication Disorders
Movement and Coordination Disorders
Mental Health
Support for children and adolescents with disabilities
A Parents Toolkit School issues for students with disabilities School Readiness
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government
Source: 2013, Disability Advocacy NSW
Source: Learning Difficulties Coalition NSW Inc.
Early intervention support classes to prepare for school
Source: Education, NSW Government
Source: Education, NSW Government
Transitioning to School in NSW – part 2 Ready. Set. School!: A Step by Step Transition to School Guide from Reimagine Australia
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government
Source: 2020, Reimagine Australia
NESA HSC disability provisions guide for teachers and parents Medicare Programs II
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government
Source: 2020, NSW Education Standards Authority
Information on various Medicare Programs available to assist with ASD.
Source: Amaze
Early Childhood Early Intervention – How the NDIS can help your child (for children under 7 years old) Lifestart: Your main contact for the NDIS (for children under 7 years old) Medicare Programs Medicare Programs II Microarray Testing
Source: ndis.gov.au
Source: 2017, ndis.gov.au
Lifestart is your starting point for a referral to NDIS if your child is under 7 years old and if you live in the Central Coast, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Nepean, Blue Mountains, South East Sydney or Sydney areas regions.
Source: lifestart.org.au
Information on various Medicare Programs available to assist with ASD.
Source: Autism Advisor Program, Autism Spectrum Australia
Information on various Medicare Programs available to assist with ASD.
Source: Amaze
Source: genetics.edu.au
Medication Information
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