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Tailoring Experiential Learning for Neurodiverse Students

Follow these 15 simple steps to tailoring experiential learning for neurodiverse students. Use the guide yourself or work through the steps with someone you are with.

A simple guide to Tailoring Experiential Learning for Neurodiverse Students in 10 easy to follow steps

Why Homework can be Particularly Challenging for Neurodiverse Students

Ten reasons why homework can be particularly challenging for neurodiverse students. Use the guide yourself or work through the steps with someone you are with.

Teaching Neurodiverse Children to Reduce Disruptive Behaviour and Promote Positive Learning

This article aims to provide practical tools and knowledge that you can use to best support and nurture neurodiverse students in your classroom. Every student you meet will have unique needs but when the unique needs of a neurodiverse student are not met it can disrupt learning for all and reduce the chances of success for the student.

children throwing paper aeroplanes in the classroom - a situation that could easily escalate into challenging behaviour

Therapies and Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This article explores the therapy and intervention options for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by looking at the seven types of approaches used at home, clinics, schools, and community.

Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Differentiating the Curriculum for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This guide seeks to empower educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster an inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment for all students with ASD.

Little boy with ASD being entertained by his dad and a cardboard box

What are the early signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (or ASD for short) is characterised by a difficulty with social communication and repetitive patterns of behaviour. This article explores these two areas in more detail giving a comprehensive guide to the early signs and symptoms of ASD.

a woman kissing a young autistic child on the cheek

How to Use Visual Aids to Support Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Learn about how visual aids are a really effective way to empower children with Autism Spectrum Disorder communicate, learn and develop independence with examples and resources of various visual systems you can use at home, community or in the classroom.

mother helping child with autism interpret a visual aid

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the growth, development and functioning of the brain. Children with ASD typically find social interaction challenging and will often have restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour. Let’s explore ASD in more detail to learn more about brain development and the behaviours exhibited by children with ASD.

A child with autism spectrum disorder poses for a photograph

Simple Strategies for Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience challenges acquiring social skills through play and school compared with their neuro-typical peers. Without social skills, children with ASD are faced with situations that outweigh their skills causing frustration. This blog gives, with examples, some simple ways you can help as a parent or caregiver to teach social skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder so they can interact with others successfully.

group of children playing together in the park demonstrating effective social skills

Teaching Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is enhanced with a few small modifications to your teaching strategies. This blog explores the five most effective teaching strategies for teachers and care givers supporting children with ASD in the classroom as well as examples.

Boy in classroom using a visual aid as a strategy for teaching children with autism spectrum disorder

Teaching Theory Of Mind Skills in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Theory of mind skills can often be undeveloped in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With support, theory of mind can be nurtured. This short article discusses simple activities you can do at home or in the classroom to help nurture theory of mind skills in children and adolescents with ASD.

little boy having a think about theory of mind depicted by question marks floating above his head

Why Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have difficulties with Emotional Regulation

Exploring the causes of emotional regulation problems and why they occur in children with Autism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Factsheet on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) covering definition, causes and symptoms.

Little girl with autism sitting with her hands over her ears

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder