Post Assessment Blues
Did you feel down or traumatised following your's or your child's diagnosis. 20% of parents experience post traumatic stress syndrome...
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Liz Smalley
Jul 171 min read
Sleep problems and Neurodiversity
Sleeping problems are common for neurodiverse kids and adults. Have you tried Monster spray? You don't need to buy anything fancy. You...
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Liz Smalley
Jul 92 min read
What Will The Future Be For My ASD Level 3 Child?
Many parents, including myself, worry about the future for their children, especially when they have level 3 autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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Liz Smalley
Jul 64 min read
Therapy Urgency - How urgent is it really?
Once you get on the therapy merry-go-round, there seems to be a sense of urgency to get all therapy you can and get it now!!! It can feel...
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Liz Smalley
Jun 192 min read
School Funding for an Education Assistant in WA for Autistic Children
Accessing school funding can be tricky and present some obstacles and frustrations for parents and families alike. Here are the Education...
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Liz Smalley
May 161 min read
Changes to Carer Payments in the 2024 Budget
Good news for Carers in the Budget 2024. The government has increased the number of hours carers can work without cuttin their Carer Payment
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Liz Smalley
Jul 23, 20233 min read
Take A Moment of Tranqulity
Autism/ADHD and Tranquility don't often go together in my experience. Neurodivergence can be stressful for the person and those who love...
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Liz Smalley
Jul 12, 20231 min read
How Sunflowers Can Help With Hidden Disabilities
The sunflower has become an international symbol to indicate a hidden disability. It can be used at airports, shopping centres and...
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Liz Smalley
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Toxic Positivity and Autism
Stupid and hurtful things people say when they don't know what to say. Why do people do this? Have you experienced this in your journey?...
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Liz Smalley
Jun 25, 20233 min read
What Makes a Great Autism Assessment?
There are 4 things that make a great autism assessment. It is written as an argument, provides supporting evidence, has recommendations...
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Liz Smalley
Jun 17, 20232 min read
Changes To NDIS Early Intervention - It's Good News!
This is great news. As of July 1, 2023, NDIS will be extending early intervention beyond 7 years old to up to 9 years old. This...
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Liz Smalley
May 15, 20231 min read
Perth Paediatrician List (March 2023)
If you're looking for a paediatrician or child psychiatrist this is the list for you. It is a free ebook shared with me by another...
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Liz Smalley
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Periods/Menstruation and Autism - Where to find help
Preparing for periods can be tricky. Here's a link to a free resource to help you. Scroll a bit further and find the info about free...
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Liz Smalley
Mar 31, 20232 min read
What is Autism - Part B
What is Autism - Part B How is it assessed and described.
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Liz Smalley
Mar 22, 20231 min read
9 Reasons why you may want to have an assessment
There are quite a few benefits to having an assessment: You might just want to know to understand yourself or someone you love better....
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Liz Smalley
Mar 10, 20231 min read
What is Autism - Part C
What is Autism - Part C - Symptoms have been there since a young age.
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Liz Smalley
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Horse riding and NDIS
Yes, sometimes NDIS does fund horse riding or equine therapy. Costs of equine therapy may be covered by NDIS if: This form of treatment...
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Liz Smalley
Jan 18, 20231 min read
NDIS and Centrelink Forms and Information
Are you confused or unaware of financial support that may be available to you as a carer or person with a disability? Here's a list with...
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Liz Smalley
Jan 16, 20233 min read
Why I Love Doing Assessments Over Zoom
Autism and ADHD Assessment. Why I love doing assessments over zoom. I offer a gentle, kind, caring, informative and validating approach.
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