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EDUCATIONSchool A-Z

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/

A very informative website developed by the Department of Communities. The site offers a range of advice and support from lunch ideas to project and homework help. The website can also be downloaded as an App!
Kidcyber

http://www.kidcyber.com.au/

This is a valuable website to help you help your child with their school projects

Count Us In

http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/

A collection of Maths games suitable for infants aged children designed to help children understand basic number concepts such as numbers , addition, counting, measurement and patterning

HEALTH and WELL BEING Sue Larkey Live Chat Seminars

http://www.suelarkey.com/Sue_Larkey_LiveChat_Seminars.php

http://www.suelarkey.com/Audio_Recordings.php

Listen and participate in these seminars live through phone, skype or live streaming OR listen to a replay of the interview.

Sue Larkey: International Author, Autism Spectrum Specialist, TeacherSue Larkey is uniquely positioned within the education system having taught both as a primary school teacher and a special education teacher. She is a highly qualified educator who has taught students with autism spectrum disorder in the mainstream and special schools. She combines practical experience with extensive research having completed a Masters in Special Education and currently working towards her Doctorate of Education, focusing on inclusive education.Sue is unashamedly passionate about her mission - to inspire parents and educators and teach them how to ‘Make it a Success'. Armed with the tools of understanding and confidence much can be achieved.

Quick Tips for helping kids keep calm and cool

Read over these 9 tips from kate Horstmann for strategies to help keep your child calm and cool at school and home.

http://suelarkey.com.au/media/9QuickTipsKeepCalm.pdf

Sensory Needs of ASD children

http://www.suelarkey.com/media/sensoryneeds.pdf

The Best Aspergers Books

http://www.aspergers-and-pdd.com/aspergers-books.html

Instantly downloadable books, hard covers book and paperpacks

amaze- Autisum Victoria

http://www.autismvictoria.org.au/home/

Information and advice for anyone interested in finding out about Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Their reading list is extensive, catergorized and includes some of the most popular writings about ASD.

http://www.autismvictoria.org.au/reading/asperger_reading_list.php

7 Things I wish someone had told me when my daughter was diagnosed
http://www.suelarkey.com/media/seventhings.pdf

School Camps and Excurions for students with ASD
http://www.suelarkey.com/media/schoolcamps.pdf

10 Top tips for the playground
http://www.suelarkey.com/media/playground.pdf

10 Tips for Art and Craft
http://suelarkey.com.au/media/artcraft.pdf

7 tips to Promote VisualsX
http://suelarkey.com.au/media/artcraft.pdf

The Interview with Bobbi Sheahan
http://AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=29864361
- the moment you realise your kid is different,
- the self-righteous mums on the playgroup,
- to holding your marriage together in the realm of routines.
- candidly tackle ASD issues such as picky eating, bedtime battles, potty training, speech delays, discipline, early intervention, sibling rivalry
Book to read
An interview with Australian author Kathy Lette talking about her new 'novel' "The Boy who Fell to
Earth." It is very much based on her relationship with her own son, now 21, who has Asperger's. She says she has had
a lot of feedback from mothers of children with the disorder who have thanked her for articulating what they have felt and experienced.
http://www.randomhouse.com.au/books/kathy-lette/the-boy-who-fell-to-earth-9780593060841.aspx

Reading and Hyperlexia

Teaching reading to children with an ASD can be very
different to teaching other children. There are a few additional
challenges to teaching reading to a child with an ASD..... more

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