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Exploring AuDHD: Where Autism and ADHD Overlap

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 06/12/2024 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 06/12/2024

Exploring AuDHD: Where Autism and ADHD Overlap

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Early-Years Autism Programme: A game changer for autistic children and whānau wellbeing

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/04/2024 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/04/2024

Early-Years Autism Programme: A game changer for autistic children and whānau wellbeing

by Jo Cheetham

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Acorn Parent Advisory Group, Action Plan for the new Minister of Education

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/11/2023 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/11/2023

Acorn Parent Advisory Group, Action Plan for the new Minister of Education

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Let’s Talk About Mental Health: Anxiety in Neurodiverse Teens

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/09/2023 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/09/2023

Let’s Talk About Mental Health: Anxiety in Neurodiverse Teens

by Tami Harris, CEO

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LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 16/08/2023 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 16/08/2023

LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity

by Charlotte Jackson - Therapist

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Is it a good idea to raise my autistic child bilingual? - Yes!

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 06/06/2023 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 06/06/2023

Is it a good idea to raise my autistic child bilingual? - Yes!

by Ariel Weber - Speech-Language Therapist

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A simple sleep guide to support neurodiverse children

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 02/05/2023 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 02/05/2023

A simple sleep guide to support neurodiverse children

by Rachel Dickey - Psychologist

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Interoception & Emotional Regulation

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 01/03/2023 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 01/03/2023

Interoception & Emotional Regulation

by Rebekah Innes - Occupational Therapist

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A parent-friendly guide to toilet training for autistic children

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 31/08/2022 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 31/08/2022

A parent-friendly guide to toilet training for autistic children

by Anna Harvey - Case Supervisor, & Paul Burton - Psychologist

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Autism acceptance month 2022 - from awareness to acceptance

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 12/04/2022 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 12/04/2022

Autism acceptance month 2022 - from awareness to acceptance

by Ellie Davis - Speech & Language Therapist

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How to support autistic children with communication skills at home

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 05/04/2022 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 05/04/2022

How to support autistic children with communication skills at home

By Ellie Davis - Speech & Language Therapist

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Self-care skills: Toward independence in dressing/undressing for autistic children

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/02/2022 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/02/2022

Self-care skills: Toward independence in dressing/undressing for autistic children

by Rebekah Innes - Occupational Therapist, & Lily Stadlober - Psychologist & BCBA

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Using telehealth to deliver speech & language therapy to autistic children

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/02/2022 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/02/2022

Using telehealth to deliver speech & language therapy to autistic children

by Ellie Davis, Speech & Language Therapist

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Fine motor skills: what are they?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 02/02/2022 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 02/02/2022

Fine motor skills: what are they?

by Rebekah Innes - Occupational Therapist

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Social stories: What are they and how can they help autistic children?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/01/2022 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/01/2022

Social stories: What are they and how can they help autistic children?

by Ellie Davis, Speech & Language Therapist

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): An Introduction

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 08/12/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 08/12/2021

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): An Introduction

by Ellie Davis - Speech & Language Therapist

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Spreading joy with positive reinforcement

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 03/11/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 03/11/2021

Spreading joy with positive reinforcement

by Alexandra Clements - Lead Therapist

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Seek support because we know “it takes a village”. A list of public services and resources available for autistic children

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 29/10/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 29/10/2021

Seek support because we know “it takes a village”. A list of public services and resources available for autistic children

by Alexandra Clements - Lead Therapist

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Mental health support for autistic children

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 11/10/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 11/10/2021

Mental health support for autistic children

By Grace Stockwell - Therapist

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Early support is a strong first step, so what exactly is it?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 05/10/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 05/10/2021

Early support is a strong first step, so what exactly is it?

by Alexandra Clements - Lead Therapist

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