Autism Go-To Guides
SWAN’s Autism Go To Guides are here! These 4 Resource Booklets are designed to be your Autism Go-To Guide for: 0-6 years (blue) 7-12 …
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Support for Autistic Students in WA Schools
The survey is now CLOSED and we are working on our submission. Thank you to everyone who responded. The Western Australian Government is …
Medicare changes to Autism Diagnosis
There was an important change to Medicare on the 1st March 2023 that you need to know about, and share with your networks. A …
Protecting Your Privacy as an NDIS Participant
How much information should service providers have about NDIS Participants? NDIS Providers do NOT have the right to see your / your child’s NDIS …
Tips for an Autism-friendly Christmas
Christmas Day is another challenging time for many autistic kids. Routine has disappeared, families go to unexpected places or have unexpected visitors. It’s crowded, …
Tips for Helping Autistic Kids Cope with Term 4
Term 4 is notoriously difficult for autistic students. Routines have changed, classrooms are noisy with excited, tired students (and staff) and all sorts of …
Therapy – How much should parents be kept in the loop?
As a psychologist working primarily with kids and teens, I have noticed that sometimes parents / carers feel left out of the loop when …
Peer Support
Free support with NDIS, seeking diagnosis, mainstream and disability supports available to meet your / your child’s needs and much more. SWAN receive Information, …
Homeschooling Options
For anyone thinking about home schooling their child or teen, there is a lot to consider. Being armed with information about your options and …