Kathrine remembers a Christmas party last year that was particularly difficult.
“We walked into the room and the music was blaring and the lights were flashing and there’s decorations everywhere so my eldest son, Oliver, just walked in and walked straight back out. He had complete sensory overload. We had to follow him and leave after five minutes or risk a meltdown scenario.”
ABC Weekend News with hosts Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim. Lead experts highlight the unique challenges associated with COVID-19 and autism
As unemployment continues to rise there is a growing need for people to transition into a carers role. Working with our countries most vulnerable can be a very rewarding and fulfilling career.
As increased isolation has made many Autistic children reach out to connect via online, there has been a significant rise in harassment, trolling and unacceptable interactions. Thank you to Rochelle Kirkham and Keeley’s Cause for shining a light on such an important topic with Spectrum Support.
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