Kidspot: An expert’s guide on Christmas gift ideas for children with autism

With Christmas fast approaching and parents already being whipped into a frenzy over what presents to buy their kids – another issue emerging is for people buying gifts for kids, teens and adults on the autism spectrum

One in 70 people in Australia are on the autism spectrum and parents, extended family and friends across the country are not sure what to buy them for Christmas.

To assist people with their gift-giving, Kathrine Peereboom, mother of three autistic boys and the founder of Spectrum Support, a leading not for profit organisation that undertakes training, awareness-raising, support and education,  has put together a list of helpful suggestions.

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Australian Online News Feature: Best Gift Guide for 2020

Still looking for Christmas gifts for your kids? Or maybe your waiting for the Boxing Day sales to stock up for birthdays throughout the year? Either way Founder Kathrine Peereboom has some great ideas for you. Speaking with Christy Johns from Australian Online News, check out the link for more information

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Treating patients on the autism spectrum

Thank you to Australian Dental Association for this article on treating patients on the autism spectrum. Kathrine says one of the first thing she asks prior to a medical consultation, especially if the family is going somewhere new, is if they can have a desensitisation appointment. “I can tell you that most parents are anxious

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