Nine News Feature: Mum’s Mission to Train First Responders

“My 4yo son was discriminated against at an enrolment interview with the principal.” A minute and a half. That’s the time it took Queensland mum Kathrine to see that the principal of the private school she was visiting for an interview had no intention of accepting her son. Kathrine’s youngest, Tyler, 4 is autistic. He’s also

Autism awareness has become more widespread this century, and greater numbers of children with subtle symptoms are now diagnosed at young ages. But decades ago, doctors rarely diagnosed people towards the subtler end of the spectrum. “Fifty years ago, nobody would call autism what we call autism today – they would just be consid- ered

Trampoline therapy provides emotional regulation, core strength development and increases muscle tone. It enhances gross motor skills, balance and co-ordination. It provides social interactions and personalised programs. “Jummps Indoor Trampoline Park is an incredible facility that my boys have been attending regularly now for 7 months. Melissa and her team are highly skilled, caring and