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While care for someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be provided by professional services, in-home support carried out by family members is still very common. If you are currently caring for a family member with ASD, there are a number of things you can do and resources available to help make the process a […]

What is a Sensory Room? A sensory room is a purpose-built space designed to help individuals develop and regulate their reactions to external stimuli. Using a sensory room provides a safe space to engage with sensory objects in order for a person to learn what triggers and what calms them. Stimuli can include different items […]

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare and complex genetic condition affecting roughly 400,000 people worldwide. PWS is non-inherited, and linked to the deletion or incompleteness of genes on the 15th chromosomes. This chromosomal abnormality leads to neurological changes which cause altered growth patterns and development with associated cognitive disability and obsessive eating patterns (hyperphagia). How […]

What is community access and why does it matter? Everyone should be given equal opportunity to participate in activities that are meaningful and rewarding. By definition, community engagement is the process of organising activities that are mutually beneficial to the individual and the greater community. These activities are designed to empower, build a sense of […]

A sensory room is a specially designed space that provides individuals with a controlled and immersive sensory experience. These rooms are not only used for relaxation and stress relief but also as therapeutic tools for various sensory processing disorders, disabilities, and cognitive conditions.  Here is how a sensory room most commonly uses our senses:  What […]

What is Specialist Support Coordination or Level 3 Support Coordination? Specialist Support Coordination, also referred to as Level 3 Support Coordination, provides the highest level of support for participants facing complex challenges in their housing, health, and overall environment. This level of support is specifically designed to assist individuals who have unique and complex needs, […]

You don’t have to feel awkward when talking to someone with a disability. Overthinking what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it is normal, especially if you don’t have regular contact with people living with disability. Here are some dos and don’ts for communicating with someone who has a disability. Dos […]

If you or someone you care for is struggling with challenging behaviours, you can use your NDIS plan to access behaviour support services. Behaviour support services aim to increase quality of life and decrease behaviours of concern. What is a behaviour of concern? A behaviour of concern, sometimes called a ‘challenging behaviour’, can be any […]

After receiving a disability diagnosis, it’s normal to feel a wide range of emotions. Feeling overwhelmed is common when it comes to finding early intervention supports. Interaction can support you to learn about early intervention, why it’s important, and how you can access supports. What is early intervention for disability? To put it simply, early […]