School Years

Find information and resources to support autistic children aged 5 to 18 years.

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Signs of autism - children

Learn the signs of autism in children and when to seek support.
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What is autism?
Autism signs in children
Autism in women and girls

Getting a diagnosis

Steps to take when seeking an autism diagnosis for your child or teenager.
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Getting a diagnosis for an autistic child
Why pursue an autism diagnosis
Talking about a diagnosis

An introduction to school

Learn how to introduce your autistic child to school and ease the transition.
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Will my child go to school?
What is inclusive education?
Choosing the right school for your child

School options

Overview of school options available for autistic children and how to choose the best fit.
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What are the different school options?
What are the different classroom options?
What are the support options at school?

Preparing for school

A resource for parents preparing autistic children for their school journey.
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Preparing your child for school
Preparing your child for a new school year
Getting to know your school

Navigating primary school for autistic children

Explore tips for helping autistic children through primary school years.
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Understanding social relationships
Building independence skills at school
Primary years Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Navigating high school for autistic teenagers

Explore practical tips for navigating high school for autistic teenagers.
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Choosing the right high school
High school Individual Education Plan (IEP)
High school Behaviour Support Plan (BSP)

Common challenges in the school years

Explore common challenges faced by autistic children during school years and how to navigate them.
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Behavioural challenges for school aged children
Autism and bullying
Autism and school refusal

Navigating leaving school

Information on transitioning out of school for autistic students, including next steps.
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Making a plan for leaving school
School leaver funding options
Exploring post school options

Funding and the NDIS

Find out how to access NDIS funding and support for autistic children.
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Understanding and accessing the NDIS
Understanding the NDIS for school aged children
Using integrated funding at school

Parent and carer roles in school

Discover how parents and carers can support autistic children through school years.
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Your role as an advocate
Managing school relationships
Getting the support you need

Supporting autistic students as an educator

Information for educators supporting autistic students in school.
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Understanding autism as an educator
Recognising autistic student burnout
Using visuals and social stories

Advocacy and your rights

Learn how to advocate for the rights of autistic children and access resources.
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Understanding disability standards in education
Knowing your rights
Autism and self advocacy

Health and wellbeing for autistic children

Tips for maintaining the health and well being of autistic children.
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Sleep, diet and exercise
Navigating relationships
Navigating sexuality and gender for autistic children

Autism and safety for children

Explore safety strategies for autistic children in different environments.
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Personal safety
Safety at home
Safety in the community

Social media and technology for children with autism

Tips for managing social media and technology for autistic teenagers.
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Autism and cyber safety
Navigating social media for autistic children
Navigating social media for parents and carers

Supporting parents and carers

Practical support for parents and carers of autistic children in school years.
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Parental mental health and wellbeing
Navigating relationships as a parent and carer
Understanding parental rights

Supporting autistic students

Practical advice for supporting autistic students in their education.
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Therapies and support for autistic students
Understanding autistic identity
Recognising and managing autistic burnout
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