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Managing Difficult Behaviour

Boy with angry faceWe’ve previously mentioned an exciting new online tool – Behaviour Skill Builder. This is a free program offered by the Raising Children Network, Australia’s award-winning parenting website.

The trial programis now open to parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

So, if you are the parent of a child aged between 3 and 9, diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability or Developmental Delay, and you live in Australia, then you’re eligible to join the program. Read more: Managing Difficult Behaviour

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Clinician’s Guide for Mental Health

Children and teenagers with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at a high risk of emotional, behavioral and psychiatric problems that may further reduce their ability to function well in everyday life.

Clinicians can sometime struggle to meet the needs of these children and their families.

A new book, “Mental Health of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”, aims to provide a comprehensive framework for health professionals to address the complex needs of these children in a holistic way. Read more: Clinician’s Guide for Mental Health

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Managing Difficult Behaviour

Boy with angry faceAre you finding your child’s behaviour difficult to manage? Be one of the first people to try out an exciting new online tool – Behaviour Skill Builder.

This is a free program offered by the Raising Children Network, Australia’s award-winning parenting website.  It’s designed for parents of children with special needs, aged between 3 and 9 years, who live in Australia. Read more: Managing Difficult Behaviour

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Managing Behaviour

Managing your child’s behaviour can be one of the trickiest problems for parents of children with a disability – particularly if their child has complex communication needs.

You can help your child to learn and understand the behaviour you expect – by using quick and easy visual supports. Read more: Managing Behaviour

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Behaviour and resilience seminars

A new series of free seminars on behaviour and resilience is now on offer for parents of older children, 7-14 years.

Psychologist, Heidi Jarvis, will present the first two in the series at The Spastic Centre, 3a Smalls Road, Ryde.

Read more: Behaviour and resilience seminars

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Behaviour management – taking care of yourself

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Psychologist, Jenny Griffiths, concludes her nine part series on behaviour management for young children with a disability…

Being a parent of a child with special needs can be exhausting, challenging and demanding. It is easier to look after your child’s needs if you also look after your own. This is the final piece of the puzzle to effective behaviour management. Here are some ideas that can make parenting easier…

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