Take A Moment of Tranqulity
Autism/ADHD and Tranquility don't often go together in my experience. Neurodivergence can be stressful for the person and those who love...
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Liz Smalley
- Jul 12
- 1 min
How Sunflowers Can Help With Hidden Disabilities
The sunflower has become an international symbol to indicate a hidden disability. It can be used at airports, shopping centres and...
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Liz Smalley
- Jul 7
- 2 min
Toxic Positivity and Autism
Stupid and hurtful things people say when they don't know what to say. Why do people do this? Have you experienced this in your journey?...
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Liz Smalley
- Jun 25
- 3 min
What Makes a Great Autism Assessment?
There are 4 things that make a great autism assessment. It is written as an argument, provides supporting evidence, has recommendations...
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Liz Smalley
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Changes To NDIS Early Intervention - It's Good News!
This is great news. As of July 1, 2023, NDIS will be extending early intervention beyond 7 years old to up to 9 years old. This...
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Liz Smalley
- May 15
- 1 min
Perth Paediatrician List (March 2023)
If you're looking for a paediatrician or child psychiatrist this is the list for you. It is a free ebook shared with me by another...
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Liz Smalley
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Periods/Menstruation and Autism - Where to find help
Preparing for periods can be tricky. Here's a link to a free resource to help you. Scroll a bit further and find the info about free...
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Liz Smalley
- Mar 31
- 2 min
What is Autism - Part B
What is Autism - Part B How is it assessed and described.
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Liz Smalley
- Mar 22
- 1 min
9 Reasons why you may want to have an assessment
There are quite a few benefits to having an assessment: You might just want to know to understand yourself or someone you love better....
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Liz Smalley
- Mar 10
- 1 min
What is Autism - Part C
What is Autism - Part C - Symptoms have been there since a young age.
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Liz Smalley
- Feb 15
- 1 min
Horse riding and NDIS
Yes, sometimes NDIS does fund horse riding or equine therapy. Costs of equine therapy may be covered by NDIS if: This form of treatment...
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Liz Smalley
- Jan 18
- 1 min
NDIS and Centrelink Forms and Information
Are you confused or unaware of financial support that may be available to you as a carer or person with a disability? Here's a list with...
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Liz Smalley
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Why I Love Doing Assessments Over Zoom
Autism and ADHD Assessment. Why I love doing assessments over zoom. I offer a gentle, kind, caring, informative and validating approach.
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Liz Smalley
- Oct 11, 2022
- 1 min
Latest ADHD Clinical Guidelines For Australia
Here are the latest clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD as well as recommendations for improvements in the future.
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Liz Smalley
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Why You Are the Expert - and the Expert is Not!
Ever felt intimidated by an expert? Whether you're getting an assessment for yourself or your child keep in mind that you are the expert...
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Liz Smalley
- Jul 10, 2022
- 4 min
NDIS & Assistance Animals
Are you wondering what the NDIS guidelines are for support animals? Here's the link to the NDIS page here: https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov...
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Liz Smalley
- Jul 9, 2022
- 3 min
NDIS & Sensory Equipment
No, the NDIS does not fund sensory equipment. Here's a link to the NDIS website and the info below is copied from the NDIS website. Case...
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Liz Smalley
- Jul 8, 2022
- 1 min
Autism & Silent Appointments
Have you considered asking for a silent appointment or a quiet chair appointment? It's rude. It's reasonable! If you find going to the...
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Liz Smalley
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
Autism & ARFID & Pica
A different way to understand 'fussy eating' and eating weird stuff. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is defined by the...
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