Early Intervention Funding for Children with Autism
This segment on Mornings on Channel 9 discusses the benefits of accessing early intervention for children with autism. The recommended minimum number of hours for early intervention is 20 per week but Australian government funding does not cover these significant costs. What can families do? Read full article
Smart But Scattered: Part 2 of Interview with authors Dick Guare and Peg Dawson
In Part 2 of this interview Yvette Vignando interviews authors of 'Smart But Scattered' about how parents can work with their children on emotional control, especially once their children are teenagers. Guare and Dawson also discuss strategies for working with your child's school. Read full article
Smart But Scattered: Part 1 of Interview with authors Dick Guare and Peg Dawson
In Part 1 of this interview Yvette Vignando interviews authors of 'Smart But Scattered' about how parents can recognise the need for and help their child develop higher level 'executive' skills such as organisational skills, planning, and time management. Read full article
Parenting Difficult or Tricky Kids
Do you regularly get into endless debates with your child? Or, do you often feel emotionally blackmailed? Is your child extremely competitive? Is she a risk taker? Is he a master negotiator? Verity Leatherdale shares expertise from Andrew Fuller, author of 'Tricky Kids'. Read full article
Interview with Andrew Fuller, Author of Tricky Kids
In this comprehensive interview, clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller, provides rich and wise information about how parents can get the best from a challenging, difficult or tricky child. The discussion covers teenagers breaking patterns, self esteem and reminding children they are loved. Read full article
