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Emerging evidence suggests that observers tend to form less favorable first impressions toward autistic people than toward non-autistic people. These negative impressions may be associated with immediate behavioral responses, as well as long-lasting attitudes toward those being observed that may negatively impact their psychosocial wellbeing.
There is emerging evidence that LEGO® therapy is an effective way of supporting younger autistic children develop their communication and social skills. LEGO® robotics therapy - which uses the principles of LEGO® therapy applied to LEGO® robotics - may be an age-appropriate intervention to reduce anxiety and increase social skills in autistic adolescents.
Brain development during the preschool period is complex and extensive and underlies ongoing behavioral and cognitive maturation. Increasing understanding of typical brain maturation during this time is critical to early identification of atypical development and could inform treatments and interventions.
Find out more about Paediatric Occupational Therapy services at CliniKids.
The CO-OP approach guides children to independently discover and develop cognitive strategies to perform the necessary tasks of everyday living.
The ESDM aims to promote a child’s development across all domains, including language, joint attention, imitation, cognition, play and social skills, and fine and gross motor skills.
At CliniKids, the JASPER approach is for preschool and school-aged children who have differences in play and social communication skills.
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a child’s ability to learn and carry out everyday motor skills. An early and accurate assessment helps families and schools understand a child’s unique needs.
At CliniKids, we offer group or individual support for siblings of autistic children.
CliniKids runs training in a range of areas for clinicians and autism professionals in addition to workshops for parents, caregivers and families.