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Will Using PECS Stop the Development of Speech?

“I don’t want to use PECS because I’m scared my child will never learn to talk” is a common reaction from parents when PECS is introduced for the first time. It…

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What is High Functioning Autism (Aspergers Syndrome)?

At Real Autism Care, we often have parents asking us “What’s the difference between Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism?” and “What exactly is High Functioning Autism?” High Functioning Autism is essentially…

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Early Signs and Symptoms of Autism

Parents frequently ask “What are the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder?” and unfortunately we can’t always give a straight answer. Autism isn’t like most diagnoses where your child will display symptoms x,…

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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is classified as a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder. What this means is it is lifelong and relates to the development of the brain. Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterised by difficulties…

Reciprocal Effects of Peer Interaction Model

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Why Do Kids With Autism Experience Bullying More Than Their Peers?

Research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorders experience victimisation and social rejection up to four times more than their peers without autism. When looking at the playground, children and adolescents…

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TIME OUT: IS IT OK TO USE??

I am ashamed and disgusted at yet another news story today about the use of time out used inappropriately in a Queensland school to “manage” the behaviours of a Year 3 boy…

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Why Do Girls With Autism Have Difficulty Getting Diagnosed?

When people think about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is often associated with a discrete set of hallmark traits. Some of these include social difficulties, hand flapping, meltdowns, and extreme interests in…

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WHAT IS SENSORY INTEGRATION

As a parent you may have heard the term Sensory Integration used more and more frequently these days when a teacher, therapist or Doctor is discussing your child in regards to some…

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THE VISUAL SENSORY SYSTEM

The Visual System is self explanatory- our ability to use our sense of sight to see, observe, and make connections. However, we aren’t always taught the importance our vision plays in our…

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