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EARLY INTERVENTION FOR AUTISM - 7 THINGS I WISH I HAD HAVE KNOWN

Erika O'Brien March 23, 2014

The mother of a child with autism shares the beginning of her journey with early interventions, and she offers helpful insights for those new to the process.

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Nov 2, 2017

Autism and the Pursuit of Happiness

Nov 2, 2017

Erika O'Brien reflects on the importance of 'happiness' as discussed by Dr Peter Vermeulen from Autisme Centraal in Belgium at the recent Asia Pacific Autism Conference in Sydney (APAC 17).

Nov 2, 2017

Jun 28, 2017

Classroom Diversity, Empowering Teachers and Parents: the Keys to Australia's Future

Jun 28, 2017

Gary Spencer's response to Senator Pauline Hanson's comments in the Australian Parliament last week about the need for children with disabilities (including Autism) to be educated in separate classrooms

Jun 28, 2017

Nov 17, 2016

How to Get the Most Out of the Summer Holidays With a Special Needs Child

Nov 17, 2016

It is time to start thinking about the upcoming summer holidays! Here, Erika O'Brien provides some tips to keep things as smooth as possible when you have a child with special needs.

Nov 17, 2016

Aug 2, 2016

CENTRELINK AND YOU - A PATH TO MANAGING THE UPS AND DOWNS

Aug 2, 2016

Six Essential Tips for keeping your relationship with Centrelink as smooth as possible

Aug 2, 2016

Jul 22, 2016

"My Autistic Awakening - Unlocking the Potential for a Life Well Lived" by Rachael Lee Harris

Jul 22, 2016

Erika O'Brien delves into Rachael Lee Harris's new autobiography, an eloquently written book which has the capacity to take us all to a much better place in terms of really understanding the inner worlds of those with Autism. This is essential reading for girls and women on the Spectrum, and their families, friends, and co-workers.

Jul 22, 2016

Oct 15, 2015

"X + Y" - A film promoting understanding in a "neuro-diverse" world

Oct 15, 2015

Erika O'Brien reviews a recent film which does a remarkable job of helping us step into the mind of a boy with Aspergers, as he grows into a young adult

Oct 15, 2015

Aug 31, 2015

COMPLIANCE & SPECIAL NEEDS - IS NAGGING THE ONLY WAY?

Aug 31, 2015

In this post, Erika O'Brien gives some thought-provoking alternatives to nagging in our households, and some tips which can be applied in all families, not just those with special needs children

Aug 31, 2015

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