Autism360 Deep-Dives — On-demand autism parent workshops
Toilet Training: A Parent's Perspective
Daily living · For parents · 30 min · Presented by Stephanie Collins (Autism360 Manager & parent)
Honest, real-world toilet-training wisdom from a parent who has lived it, what helped, and what to skip.
- Learn from a real parent's toilet-training journey
- Know when (and when not) to push
- Build the confidence to start
Topics: Toilet training, Routines, Parent story
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Adaptations & Assistive Technology: Is It Necessary?
Daily living · All ages · 32 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
When does assistive tech genuinely help, and when is it just noise? A clear-eyed guide for families.
- Understand what assistive tech can and can't do
- Match tools to your child's real needs
- Avoid gadgets that never get used
Topics: Assistive tech, Adaptations, Daily living
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Workplace Challenges for Teens & Young Adults
Teens & adults · Teens & adults · 47 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Prepare your neurodivergent teen for work, disclosure, expectations and the supports that make a job stick.
- Navigate disclosure and reasonable adjustments
- Prepare for interviews and first days
- Build self-advocacy on the job
Topics: Employment, Self-advocacy, Transition
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Adolescence & Puberty
Teens & adults · Teens · 51 min · Presented by Eve Lomas (Autism360 therapist (mental health & youth))
Support your autistic teen through body changes and big emotions with calm, clear, judgment-free strategies.
- Prepare your teen for changes ahead of time
- Use visuals and scripts for tricky topics
- Support the emotional ups and downs
Topics: Puberty, Teens, Body changes
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Ask Anything: Sensory Regulation
Sensory · Q&A session · 55 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
An open Q&A unpacking the sensory questions parents ask most, from meltdowns to seeking and avoiding.
- Get answers to the most-asked sensory questions
- Tell sensory-seeking from sensory-avoiding
- Build a regulation toolkit for home
Topics: Sensory, Q&A, Regulation
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Understanding Autistic Masking
Social & relationships · All ages · 54 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Autism educator & advocate)
What masking is, why it happens, and how to create spaces where your child can safely be themselves.
- Recognize the signs of masking and burnout
- Understand the hidden cost of masking
- Build safe, unmasked spaces at home
Topics: Masking, Identity, Wellbeing
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Autistic Adolescents & the Social World
Social & relationships · Teens · 36 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Help your teen navigate friendships, belonging and the unwritten rules of the teenage social world.
- Decode the social rules teens face
- Support genuine friendships, not scripts
- Build confidence and self-acceptance
Topics: Teens, Friendships, Social
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Back to School: A Smoother Start
School & learning · Seasonal · 39 min · Presented by Kim Alexander (Autism360 coach)
Practical tips and ideas to ease the back-to-school transition and start the year calm and prepared.
- Prepare for the first weeks back
- Rebuild routines after the break
- Set up school supports early
Topics: Back to school, Transitions, Routines
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Behavior Support: You Are the Expert
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 49 min · Presented by David Wragg (PBS Practice Lead, Autism360)
You know your child best. Learn to trust your insight and lead behavior support with confidence.
- See yourself as the expert on your child
- Read behavior as communication
- Lead support with calm confidence
Topics: Behavior, Confidence, Parent-led
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Block Management: One Step at a Time
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 33 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Break big behavior goals into small, focused blocks your whole family can actually sustain.
- Break goals into manageable blocks
- Focus on one change at a time
- Keep progress steady and realistic
Topics: Behavior, Goals, Step-by-step
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Building Your Child's Vocabulary
Communication · Early years · 16 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Grow your child's words inside everyday moments with simple, naturalistic language strategies.
- Turn daily routines into language practice
- Model new words the right way
- Expand from single words to phrases
Topics: Vocabulary, Early years, Language
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Preparing Your Child for an Emergency
Family & wellbeing · All ages · 19 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Bushfires, floods, health emergencies, how to prepare your child and your family for the unexpected.
- Build a calm, clear emergency plan
- Use social stories to prepare your child
- Reduce fear with predictability
Topics: Emergencies, Preparation, Safety
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Choosing the Right Educational Setting
School & learning · For parents · 42 min · Presented by Kim Alexander (Autism360 coach)
Mainstream, special, or somewhere in between? A framework for choosing the school that fits your child.
- Compare different educational settings
- Ask the right questions on school tours
- Match the setting to your child's needs
Topics: School choice, Education, Planning
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Coaches Panel: Social Development & Autism
Social & relationships · Panel discussion · 59 min · Presented by Autism360 Coaches Panel (Live panel discussion)
Autism360 coaches share real strategies and stories on supporting social development across ages.
- Hear multiple expert perspectives
- Get practical social-development strategies
- Learn from real family scenarios
Topics: Panel, Social, Expert advice
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Coaches Panel: Communication
Communication · Panel discussion · 55 min · Presented by Autism360 Coaches Panel (Live panel discussion)
A panel of Autism360 coaches on growing communication, from first words to real conversation.
- Hear several expert approaches to communication
- Get practical, everyday strategies
- Learn from real family questions
Topics: Panel, Communication, Expert advice
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Communicating Structure & Boundaries
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 35 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Set clear, loving boundaries your child can understand, and actually follow, without the power struggles.
- Communicate boundaries clearly and kindly
- Use structure to reduce anxiety
- Stay consistent across the family
Topics: Boundaries, Structure, Consistency
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Communication for Early Learners
Communication · Early years · 61 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
The foundations of communication for your youngest learners, built into play and daily routines.
- Spot your child's earliest communication
- Build first words through play
- Reduce frustration before words arrive
Topics: Early years, Pre-verbal, Play
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Communication, Communication & More Communication
Communication · All ages · 43 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Why communication sits at the heart of everything, and how to weave it into every part of your day.
- Make communication a daily habit
- Find dozens of natural language moments
- Connect communication to behavior
Topics: Communication, Everyday, Connection
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Concentration, Task Completion & ADHD
Behavior & regulation · School age · 20 min · Presented by Megan & Alea Martin (Adults with lived ADHD experience)
Help your child start, stay with, and finish tasks, with strategies built for ADHD and autism.
- Break tasks into doable steps
- Support focus without the battles
- Build follow-through that lasts
Topics: ADHD, Focus, Tasks
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Creative Ways to Use PECS
Communication · Early years · 41 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Get more from the Picture Exchange Communication System with fresh, practical, everyday ideas.
- Set PECS up the right way
- Use pictures across daily routines
- Keep your child motivated to communicate
Topics: PECS, Visuals, Communication
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Decoding Difficult Behavior
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 30 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
All behavior is communication. Learn to read the message behind it and respond before things escalate.
- Understand what behavior is telling you
- Spot triggers before they build
- Respond proactively, not reactively
Topics: Behavior, Triggers, Proactive
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Raising Autistic Kids in the AI World
Family & wellbeing · For parents · 49 min · Presented by Ella Bailey (Senior therapist, Autism360)
Screens, devices and AI are everywhere. How to help your child thrive with technology, not against it.
- Set healthy, realistic screen boundaries
- Use tech as a tool, not a battle
- Keep your child safe online
Topics: Technology, Screens, Modern parenting
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Behavior in the Early Years
Behavior & regulation · Early years · 46 min · Presented by Kate Smethurst (Guest presenter (host: Daniel Stone))
Lay strong foundations early. Gentle, effective behavior strategies for your youngest children.
- Understand early-years behavior
- Respond with calm and consistency
- Build positive habits from the start
Topics: Early years, Behavior, Foundations
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Easing School Transitions With Visual Supports
School & learning · School age · 53 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Make moving between activities, classes and settings calmer and more predictable using visual supports.
- Build visuals that smooth transitions
- Prepare your child for change
- Reduce transition meltdowns
Topics: Transitions, Visual supports, School
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Emotional Regulation & the Sensory Connection
Sensory · All ages · 47 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
Understand the powerful link between the senses and emotions, and how to support both together.
- See how sensory needs drive emotion
- Build a regulating sensory routine
- Prevent overwhelm before it peaks
Topics: Regulation, Sensory, Emotions
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Environment & Motivation Management
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 38 min · Presented by Jennifer Welker (Autism360 coach)
Shape the environment around your child to spark motivation and set them up to succeed.
- Set up an environment for success
- Use motivation that genuinely works
- Reduce friction in daily routines
Topics: Motivation, Environment, Setup
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Executive Functioning
Behavior & regulation · School age · 22 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Planning, organizing, remembering, getting started, support the skills behind everyday independence.
- Understand executive functioning
- Support planning and organization
- Scaffold getting-started skills
Topics: Executive function, Planning, Independence
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Executive Functioning & Communication
Communication · School age · 57 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Where thinking skills meet communication, and how supporting one strengthens the other.
- Link executive skills with communication
- Support memory and language together
- Build clearer everyday routines
Topics: Executive function, Communication, Skills
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Facilitating Independence: Toddlers to Teens
Daily living · All ages · 46 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Grow real independence at every age, from first self-help skills to teenage responsibilities.
- Build age-appropriate independence
- Fade your support the right way
- Celebrate small wins along the way
Topics: Independence, Life skills, All ages
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Feeding Challenges & Mealtime Strategies
Daily living · For parents · 53 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Turn stressful mealtimes into calmer ones with practical strategies for fussy and selective eating.
- Understand the roots of feeding challenges
- Reduce mealtime stress and pressure
- Expand the menu gently over time
Topics: Feeding, Mealtimes, Eating
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Introducing New Foods: Feeding Strategies
Daily living · For parents · 31 min · Presented by Ashleigh Hyman (Autism360 coach, NDIS behavior support)
A step-by-step approach to introducing new foods without the pressure, panic or power struggles.
- Present new foods without pressure
- Use exposure to build acceptance
- Keep mealtimes positive
Topics: Feeding, New foods, Mealtimes
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The First–Then Contingency
Behavior & regulation · Early years · 24 min · Presented by Ella Bailey (Behavioral specialist, Autism360)
One of the simplest, most powerful tools in your kit, how and why the first–then strategy works.
- Understand the first–then principle
- Use it to ease tricky moments
- Build cooperation, not conflict
Topics: First-then, Motivation, Strategy
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First–Then: Making the Strategy Work
Behavior & regulation · Early years · 28 min · Presented by Ash Bhattacharya (Autism360 coach)
Go deeper on the first–then strategy with practical examples for real, everyday situations.
- Apply first–then across the day
- Avoid the common pitfalls
- Keep it consistent and clear
Topics: First-then, Routines, Strategy
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Great Coaching Advice About Behavior
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 54 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
The behavior advice our coaches share most often, distilled into one practical, encouraging session.
- Get the coaches' top behavior tips
- Avoid the most common mistakes
- Build a calmer home
Topics: Behavior, Coaching, Tips
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Growing Communication Through Play
Communication · Early years · 46 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Play is your child's first language. Turn games and activities into rich communication opportunities.
- Use play to build communication
- Choose games that grow language
- Follow your child's lead
Topics: Play, Communication, Games
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Guest Expert: Kirstie Wishart on Sensory Tools
Sensory · Guest expert · 61 min · Presented by Kirstie Wishart (Sensory Strategist · Starfish Sensory Store)
Sensory strategist Kirstie Wishart shares how to choose and use sensory tools that genuinely help.
- Choose the right sensory tools
- Use tools with purpose, not clutter
- Build a practical sensory kit
Topics: Sensory tools, Guest expert, Regulation
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Guest Expert: Melanie Bouras on Nutrition
Daily living · Guest expert · 53 min · Presented by Melanie Bouras (Registered Dietitian & Autism Specialist)
Registered dietitian Melanie Bouras on nutrition, feeding and supporting healthy eating in autism.
- Understand nutrition needs in autism
- Support balanced eating realistically
- Know when to seek dietary help
Topics: Nutrition, Feeding, Guest expert
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Hanen Strategies: Setting Up the Environment
Communication · Early years · 57 min · Presented by Michelle Deneels (Speech-language pathologist)
Use proven Hanen principles to design an environment that naturally invites your child to communicate.
- Set up the environment for talk
- Create reasons to communicate
- Follow and build on your child's interests
Topics: Hanen, Environment, Communication
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Transitions, Meltdowns & Big Emotions
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 42 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Practical, compassionate strategies for the hardest moments, transitions, meltdowns and big feelings.
- Make transitions smoother and calmer
- Support your child through meltdowns
- Co-regulate big emotions
Topics: Meltdowns, Transitions, Emotions
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Helping Autistic Teens With Sensory Needs
Sensory · Teens · 36 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
Sensory needs don't disappear with age. Support your teen's regulation in a way that respects their independence.
- Understand teen sensory needs
- Offer support that respects autonomy
- Build discreet, age-appropriate tools
Topics: Teens, Sensory, Regulation
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Home-to-School Communication
School & learning · For parents · 64 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Education autism specialist)
Build a strong, two-way partnership with your child's school so everyone is working from the same page.
- Set up two-way communication that works
- Walk into meetings prepared
- Keep the partnership warm all year
Topics: School, Partnership, Communication
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Homeschooling: Helping Kids Learn at Home
School & learning · For parents · 19 min · Presented by Ella Bailey (Senior therapist, Autism360)
Practical resources and strategies to support effective, low-stress learning at home.
- Structure a flexible learning day
- Find resources that actually work
- Keep learning calm and engaging
Topics: Homeschooling, Learning, Resources
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Emergency Strategies: Preparing Your Child
Family & wellbeing · All ages · 20 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Concrete strategies to help your child cope when the unexpected happens, so emergencies feel less frightening.
- Build a child-friendly emergency plan
- Practice key routines in advance
- Reduce fear through preparation
Topics: Emergencies, Coping, Safety
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Decoding Your Child's Sensory Needs
Sensory · For parents · 31 min · Presented by Ash Bhattacharya (Autism360 coach)
Learn to read the sensory signals behind behavior and respond in a way that brings calm.
- Read your child's sensory signals
- Identify seeking and avoiding
- Respond to bring calm
Topics: Sensory, Decoding, Regulation
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Sensory Strategies for Home
Sensory · For parents · 30 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
Take sensory understanding further with hands-on strategies you can use at home today.
- Apply sensory strategies at home
- Build a simple sensory diet
- Adjust the home environment
Topics: Sensory, At-home, Strategies
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Teaching New Skills Through Prompting
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 43 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Use prompting the right way to teach new skills, and fade your support so skills truly stick.
- Choose the right type of prompt
- Fade prompts to build independence
- Teach skills that last
Topics: Prompting, Teaching, Skills
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How to Build Our Children Up
Family & wellbeing · For parents · 21 min · Presented by Kate Smethurst (Autism360 coach)
Grow your child's confidence and self-esteem with everyday language and moments that lift them up.
- Build genuine self-esteem
- Use strengths-based language
- Create daily confidence moments
Topics: Confidence, Self-esteem, Strengths
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Chunk Your Way to Progress
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 31 min · Presented by Kim Alexander (Teacher (special education))
Big goals feel impossible until you break them down. Learn to chunk skills into achievable steps.
- Break skills into small steps
- Build momentum with quick wins
- Track steady, realistic progress
Topics: Goals, Progress, Step-by-step
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Managing Parenting Fatigue
Family & wellbeing · For parents · 49 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
You can't pour from an empty cup. Practical, guilt-free ways to look after yourself while you care.
- Spot the early signs of burnout
- Build small, realistic moments of rest
- Find support that fits your life
Topics: Wellbeing, Burnout, Self-care
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Introduction to Sensory Processing
Sensory · Fundamentals · 40 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
New to sensory? Start here. A clear, jargon-free introduction to how the senses shape your child's world.
- Understand all the sensory systems
- See how sensory drives behavior
- Build a sensory-aware mindset
Topics: Sensory, Fundamentals, Introduction
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Steering Clear of Holiday Overwhelm
Family & wellbeing · Seasonal · 46 min · Presented by Oksana Kova (Autism360 coach (MC: Rachael Young))
Keep the festive season jolly and bright by planning around sensory load, routine changes and big days.
- Plan ahead for busy, noisy days
- Protect routines during the holidays
- Reduce festive overwhelm
Topics: Holidays, Sensory, Planning
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Let's Talk About PDA
Behavior & regulation · All ages · 51 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
An introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance, what it is, why it happens, and how to support it.
- Understand what PDA really is
- Recognize demand avoidance
- Use low-demand, collaborative approaches
Topics: PDA, Demand avoidance, Understanding
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Make Homework Work for You
School & learning · School age · 29 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
End the homework battles with practical strategies that fit how your child actually learns.
- Set up a homework routine that works
- Break tasks into manageable chunks
- Reduce stress and resistance
Topics: Homework, School, Routines
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Mastering PDA
Behavior & regulation · All ages · 36 min · Presented by Rachael Young (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Go deeper on Pathological Demand Avoidance with practical, collaborative strategies for daily life.
- Apply low-demand approaches at home
- Reduce anxiety-driven avoidance
- Build trust and collaboration
Topics: PDA, Low-demand, Strategies
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Motivation & Behavior
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 56 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Understand the powerful link between motivation and behavior, and how to use it for good.
- See how motivation shapes behavior
- Find what genuinely motivates your child
- Use motivation to teach new skills
Topics: Motivation, Behavior, Reinforcement
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Motivation: Getting Buy-In From Our Kids
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 50 min · Presented by Aviea Renouf (Autism360 parent coach)
Move from resistance to cooperation by genuinely getting your child on board, not just compliant.
- Earn real buy-in, not compliance
- Tap into your child's interests
- Turn resistance into willingness
Topics: Motivation, Cooperation, Buy-in
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Navigating Puberty Without the Blow-Ups
Teens & adults · Teens · 30 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Get ahead of the teenage years with calm, practical strategies for puberty and the emotions it brings.
- Prepare early for the teenage years
- Handle big emotions calmly
- Keep communication open
Topics: Puberty, Teens, Emotions
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Navigating the School System for Success
School & learning · For parents · 55 min · Presented by Kim Alexander (Autism360 coach (school-systems duo))
Understand how the school system works and how to advocate so your child is genuinely set up to thrive.
- Understand how the system works
- Advocate effectively for your child
- Set your child up for success
Topics: School, Advocacy, Planning
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Sensory Tools for Older Teens
Sensory · Teens · 45 min · Presented by Kirstie Wishart (Starfish Sensory Store (host: Daniel Stone))
Discreet, age-appropriate sensory tools and strategies that respect your older teen's independence.
- Choose discreet sensory tools
- Support self-managed regulation
- Respect your teen's autonomy
Topics: Teens, Sensory tools, Independence
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Neurodiversity & the Social World
Social & relationships · All ages · 43 min · Presented by Ashleigh Hyman (Autism360 coach)
A neuroaffirming look at how neurodivergent people experience and navigate the social world.
- Embrace a neuroaffirming view
- Understand social differences, not deficits
- Support authentic connection
Topics: Neurodiversity, Social, Neuroaffirming
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PBS: How Improving Lives Changes Behavior
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 58 min · Presented by David Wragg (Behavioral specialist (host: Daniel Stone))
Positive Behavior Support starts with quality of life. See how improving life improves behavior.
- Understand the PBS philosophy
- Improve quality of life first
- Watch behavior change follow
Topics: PBS, Quality of life, Behavior
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Playful Pathways: Learning Through Play
Communication · Early years · 37 min · Presented by Rachael Young (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Unlock learning through play with creative, joyful pathways that meet your child where they are.
- Use play to drive learning
- Follow your child's interests
- Make every session joyful
Topics: Play, Learning, Early years
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Positive Behavior Support: Your Child as the Expert
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 45 min · Presented by David Wragg (PBS specialist (host: Daniel Stone))
Put your child at the centre of behavior support and let their needs lead the way.
- See your child as the expert
- Build supports around real needs
- Lead with empathy and respect
Topics: PBS, Child-led, Behavior
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Preparing for the Holidays
Family & wellbeing · Seasonal · 52 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Make the holidays smoother for the whole family with planning that anticipates the tricky moments.
- Plan around routine changes
- Prepare your child for big days
- Keep everyone regulated
Topics: Holidays, Planning, Routines
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Puberty & Behavior
Teens & adults · Teens · 36 min · Presented by Jennifer Welker (Autism360 coach (host: Daniel Stone))
How puberty influences behavior, and how to support your teen through the changes with patience.
- Link puberty with behavior changes
- Respond with patience and structure
- Keep connection strong
Topics: Puberty, Teens, Behavior
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Realistic Goals, SMART Goals
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 25 min · Presented by Stephanie Collins (Autism360 Manager & parent)
Set goals that actually move the needle, specific, realistic and built for your child's real life.
- Write clear, realistic goals
- Make goals specific and measurable
- Celebrate progress that counts
Topics: Goals, Planning, SMART
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Routines & Structure at Home
Daily living · For parents · 47 min · Presented by Stephanie Collins (Program Support Specialist, Autism360)
Build predictable routines that lower anxiety and make the whole day run more smoothly.
- Design routines that reduce anxiety
- Use visuals to support structure
- Make routines flexible, not rigid
Topics: Routines, Structure, Home
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Sensory Strategies for the Community
Sensory · All ages · 45 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
Shops, parks, appointments, practical sensory strategies to make getting out into the world easier.
- Prepare for busy community settings
- Pack a portable sensory kit
- Reduce overwhelm out and about
Topics: Community, Sensory, Outings
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Sensory Strategies for Autistic Teens
Sensory · Teens · 31 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
Sensory support designed for the teenage years, balancing regulation with growing independence.
- Support teen sensory regulation
- Build self-awareness of triggers
- Encourage independent strategies
Topics: Teens, Sensory, Regulation
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Sibling Dynamics: From Chaos to Cooperation
Family & wellbeing · For parents · 42 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Parent coach & sensory enrichment therapist)
Support every child in the family, from sibling chaos and rivalry toward co-regulation and cooperation.
- Support siblings of autistic children
- Reduce conflict and rivalry
- Build cooperation and connection
Topics: Siblings, Family, Co-regulation
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Social Communication in the Early Years
Communication · Early years · 50 min · Presented by Michelle Deneels (Autism360 coach & speech-language pathologist)
Build the earliest social-communication foundations, attention, turn-taking and connection through play.
- Grow joint attention and turn-taking
- Build connection through play
- Lay social-communication foundations
Topics: Early years, Social, Communication
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Social Thinking & Improvisation as a Teaching Tool
Social & relationships · For educators · 58 min · Presented by Ali Arena (Educational psychology & speech therapy)
Use social thinking and improvisation to teach flexible, real-world social skills in a fun, low-pressure way.
- Use improvisation to teach social skills
- Build flexible social thinking
- Make social learning playful
Topics: Social thinking, Improvisation, Teaching
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Social Communication in a Teenager's World
Social & relationships · Teens · 42 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Help your teen navigate the fast-moving, often unspoken social world of adolescence with confidence.
- Decode teen social communication
- Support friendships and group dynamics
- Build confidence to connect
Topics: Teens, Social, Communication
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Stimming, Skipping & Flapping With Joy
Social & relationships · All ages · 43 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
A neuroaffirming celebration of stimming, why it matters and how to honour it rather than suppress it.
- Understand the purpose of stimming
- Support stimming as regulation
- Embrace joyful self-expression
Topics: Stimming, Neuroaffirming, Joy
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Handwriting & Fine Motor Skills
Daily living · School age · 39 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Practical strategies to build the fine-motor foundations behind handwriting and everyday hand skills.
- Build fine-motor foundations
- Make handwriting practice work
- Support hands for daily tasks
Topics: Fine motor, Handwriting, Skills
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Supporting Neurodiverse Teens & Young Adults
Teens & adults · Teens & adults · 39 min · Presented by Kim Alexander (Senior coach, Autism360)
Support the transition to adulthood, identity, independence and wellbeing for neurodiverse young people.
- Support identity and self-understanding
- Grow independence and life skills
- Protect mental health and wellbeing
Topics: Teens, Young adults, Transition
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Supporting Little Ones Through Big Feelings
Behavior & regulation · Early years · 42 min · Presented by Kate Smethurst (Behavioral coach (early childhood))
Help your youngest child make sense of big emotions with warmth, co-regulation and simple tools.
- Help little ones name feelings
- Co-regulate through big emotions
- Build early emotional skills
Topics: Early years, Emotions, Co-regulation
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Skills for Independent Living
Daily living · Teens & adults · 43 min · Presented by Rachael Young (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Teach the everyday life skills, cooking, cleaning, money, self-care, that build real independence.
- Teach essential daily living skills
- Break skills into teachable steps
- Build toward real independence
Topics: Life skills, Independence, Teens & adults
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The Nonspeech Oral-Motor Exercises Controversy
Communication · For parents · 39 min · Presented by Michelle Deneels (Speech-language pathologist)
What does the evidence really say about oral-motor exercises for speech? A clear, myth-busting session.
- Understand the oral-motor debate
- Separate evidence from marketing
- Make informed therapy choices
Topics: Speech, Evidence, Myth-busting
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Toilet Training: Tips & Tricks
Daily living · For parents · 48 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Practical, proven toilet-training tips and troubleshooting for the bumps along the way.
- Spot true readiness signs
- Build a clear toilet routine
- Handle accidents without panic
Topics: Toilet training, Routines, Independence
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Turning Homework Struggles Into Success
School & learning · School age · 55 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Transform the homework hour from a daily battle into a calmer, more productive routine.
- Defuse the homework battle
- Build focus and follow-through
- Create a routine that sticks
Topics: Homework, School, Focus
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Understanding Emotional Regulation
Behavior & regulation · All ages · 46 min · Presented by Jennifer Welker (Autism360 coach)
What emotional regulation really means in autism, and how to support it with patience and the right tools.
- Understand regulation and dysregulation
- Support co-regulation first
- Build self-regulation over time
Topics: Regulation, Emotions, Understanding
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Understanding the Verbal Behavior Approach
Communication · For parents · 52 min · Presented by Ella Bailey (Senior coach & behavioural specialist)
A clear introduction to the Verbal Behavior approach and how it builds functional communication.
- Understand the verbal behavior approach
- Build functional communication
- Apply the basics at home
Topics: Verbal behavior, Communication, Approach
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Visual Supports Made Simple
Daily living · All ages · 48 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
Turn everyday chaos into calm, predictable days with simple visual supports that actually work.
- Build first/then and choice boards
- Create schedules your child will use
- End daily standoffs around transitions
Topics: Visual supports, Schedules, Transitions
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Vocabulary Essentials
Communication · Early years · 51 min · Presented by Autism360 (Expert-led workshop)
The essentials of growing your child's vocabulary, the natural way, through everyday interaction.
- Choose the words that matter most
- Model language naturally
- Grow vocabulary day by day
Topics: Vocabulary, Language, Early years
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What's All This Talk About Sensory?
Sensory · Fundamentals · 25 min · Presented by Stacy Badon (Sensory & education specialist)
Everyone's talking about sensory, but what does it actually mean? A friendly, plain-English explainer.
- Understand what sensory really means
- See why it matters for your child
- Get started with sensory support
Topics: Sensory, Fundamentals, Explainer
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What Is Behavior, Really?
Behavior & regulation · Fundamentals · 30 min · Presented by Ashleigh Hyman (Behavioral coach, NDIS PBS (host: Daniel Stone))
Go back to basics: what behavior actually is, why it happens, and why it's always communication.
- Understand behavior as communication
- See the function behind behavior
- Build a calmer response
Topics: Behavior, Fundamentals, Communication
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Why Is This Behavior Happening?
Behavior & regulation · For parents · 47 min · Presented by Jennifer Welker (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Get to the root of challenging behavior by learning to ask the most important question: why?
- Uncover the why behind behavior
- Identify needs and triggers
- Respond to the cause, not the symptom
Topics: Behavior, Triggers, Understanding
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