Early intervention
A detailed guide to all the things you need to know immediately after receiving a diagnosis. Understanding your early intervention options is critical to making an educated decision about what is right for you and your child.
What is early intervention?
Early intervention is a term that means starting therapeutic interventions as soon as possible. For autism, early intervention means specialised support for young children.
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Early intervention options
It is important to have a good understanding of your early intervention options in order to choose ones that will meet the needs of your child and family.
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What is speech pathology?
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What is occupational therapy?
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What is psychology?
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What is psychiatry?
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What is telehealth?
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Managing early intervention
Managing your child's early intervention program can be a juggle. There is no one right way to do this, but we do have some tips to make it easier.
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Medication & diets
There is a lot of pseudoscience and incorrect information on the internet about diets and medications for autism. Read through this evidenced-based guide to ensure you understand the facts.
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Activities & play
Play is an important part of all children’s lives. Activities that involve and promote play have a significant role in your child's intervention program and in daily life.
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Autism in older children and teens
Having a child diagnosed as a teenager brings a different set of challenges. While there are ample resources to assist families with young children on the autism spectrum, there are fewer addressing issues faced by older children and teens.
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