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The Silent Sibling
Young carers provide support to parents, siblings, grandparents or other family members who live with a disability. Often they put their own needs last due to the significant amount of support the person living with a disability needs. Young carers face social isolation, poor health/hygiene and difficulties living as a ‘normal teenager’ transitioning into adulthood.
Final Blog from this SASI Blogger
Since 2017 I have had the privilege of writing blogs for SASI. Each of the blogs have come from my own personal experience from raising a child who is on the spectrum. They’ve also been influenced by friends who also have children with autism or who themselves have an autism diagnosis.
International Day of Persons with Disability
On 3 December each year we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day is one where we can observe, celebrate and promote an understanding for people who live with disability.
Top jobs for people with autism
People with autism are more than capable of finding employment and holding down a job in a wide variety of vocations. However, there are some occupations that someone with an autistic brain will be better suited to than others. Here are some of the top jobs that tend to suit someone with autism and why.
Adapting parenting for your children at their ages and stages
Just a short drive down the Mornington Peninsula, you’ll find a therapy program for young children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities, providing a uniquely different approach to therapy.
An unique approach to therapy works wonders with local ASD children
Just a short drive down the Mornington Peninsula, you’ll find a therapy program for young children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities, providing a uniquely different approach to therapy.
SASI’s Seaford Hub
SASI is starting a new playgroup, especially designed for children with autism to help them meet other children in a safe and supportive environment which is specifically tailored to their needs.
For people with autism it can be more challenging to find a partner
Local Playgroup for kids and parents
SASI is starting a new playgroup, especially designed for children with autism to help them meet other children in a safe and supportive environment which is specifically tailored to their needs.
For people with autism it can be more challenging to find a partner
Relationships, marriage and autism
We all want to feel loved. Relationships are natural for all human beings. Regardless of age, gender, sexual preference, or disability, we all have the right to have relationships and if we wish, to marry.
For people with autism it can be more challenging to find a partner
Find your tribe – Autism parents unite
When you have your first child you are often united with a wonderful group of new mothers through the local health nurse. This can be a great experience as you get to know your new baby and start bonding with other new Mums around breast feeding, sleep routines and developmental milestones.
For many mothers their Mum’s group can become their lifelong friendship group as they all watch their children grow up together. It becomes their tribe, where everyone helps everyone else...
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