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. Video: Amazing Things Happen – by Alexander Amelines 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
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
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 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
Mental Health
Support for children and adolescents with disabilities
A Parents Toolkit School issues for students with disabilities
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government
Source: 2013, Disability Advocacy NSW
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
Source: Education Standards Authority, NSW Government
Source: 2020, NSW Education Standards Authority
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
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
Learning Difficulties
Understanding Learning Difficulties: A guide for parents Dyscalculia Infosheet: A difficulty with mathematics Dysgraphia Infosheet: A difficulty with spelling and written expression Dyslexia Infosheet: A difficulty learning to read
Source: 2019, Dyslexia Speld Foundation
Source: 2018, DSF Literacy Services
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Source: 2020, speldnsw.org.au
Medication Information
Eating and Sleeping
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