Autism spectrum disorder

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Australia

Related to Autism, Developmental difficulties and delays

This webpage provides information for parents about Autism Spectrum Disorder, which encompasses Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified.

It covers:

‘Signs and symptoms’
‘Intellectual ability’
‘Associated problems’
‘Causes’
‘Diagnosis’
‘Treatment’
‘Key points to remember’

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Website

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Raising Children Network

This section of the website provides a vast amount of information for parents and carers about children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Book

Autism spectrum disorder in children

Australian Psychological Society

This booklet provides information for health professionals about the assessment and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Practitioners Podcast

Autism, neurodiversity, and child-centred practice – part one

Dr Erin Bulluss

Runtime

00:24:32

Released

10/7/20
Webinar

Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Co-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores the impact of childhood bullying, how it affects mental health, the importance of prevention and early intervention, children’s perspectives on bullying, and strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour.
Webinar

Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity, isolation and discrimination

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Co-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar introduces practitioners to a new collection of resources from Emerging Minds that has been created by families who have got through tough times.
Fact sheet

Unmasking stigma: Effects on families

Emerging Minds

This resource was created to help us understand how stigma effects families. Families share their stories to show the harms stigma can cause.
Fact sheet

Standing against stigma

Emerging Minds

Stigma can show up in our thoughts about others even when we don’t want it to. This resource can help us notice and question those thoughts.
Fact sheet

Families standing up to shame and stigma by making home a safe haven

Emerging Minds

There are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share their ideas for making home a safe haven.
Fact sheet

Families standing up to shame and stigma by using care and compassion

Emerging Minds

Read the stories of families who were shown care, compassion and kindness in the face of shame and stigma, and how it impacted their experiences.
Fact sheet

Getting to know where shame comes from

Emerging Minds

In this resource we take a look at what shame is, where it can come from and how it can trick us into believing that there is something wrong with us.
Fact sheet

Families standing up to shame and stigma by making their own meaning

Emerging Minds

There are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share how they made meaning of their experiences with shame and stigma.
Fact sheet

Families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly – on our own or with help

Emerging Minds

Read the stories of families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly - on their own or with the support of others - when it feels safe to do so.

Autism spectrum disorder

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Australia

Discover more resources

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder in children

Autism, neurodiversity, and child-centred practice – part one

Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour

Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity, isolation and discrimination

Unmasking stigma: Effects on families

Standing against stigma

Families standing up to shame and stigma by making home a safe haven

Families standing up to shame and stigma by using care and compassion

Getting to know where shame comes from

Families standing up to shame and stigma by making their own meaning

Families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly – on our own or with help

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