How to make Friends – a Parent’s Guide
Written by Paul Micallef, autistic adult and Shannan Lea, educator and mum of an autistic child.
Friendship can build confidence, provide emotional support, increases our heart and brain health, promote a positive outlook on life and reduces stress….they can also have very negative effects on our wellbeing. How do we avoid that?
Surviving the Festive Season
“This is a weird thing to say. But this is my first festive season, as a neurodivergent human. Now, is that true? No, but I was I was diagnosed this year. So, this is my first time of really being awake to my actual experience of it, instead of the dreaded survival of it in the past.”
Myth busting: Can Autistic people display empathy?
“It’s almost like I can tell how someone feels even before they can. I notice what others do not. I intuitively know how to give people space or connect when needed. Isn’t this empathy?”
The Benefits of a SLES Program
“As a young adult living with disability, and having graduated from high school a few years ago, it’s safe to say I’ve been thinking about how I can best hone my skills to assist me in gaining employment.” Ambassador Sam Valavanis tells us all about his experience with a SLES program.
My Challenges, My Mission Part 2
Monique Peters from Brain Wise Learning is back with Part 2 of My Challenges, My Mission.
Veronika’s Young Parliament Experience
A List Ambassador Veronika Miller shares with us her Young Parliament Experience as the Y NSW youth parliament member for Campbelltown.