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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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New to Acorn: Handwriting Without Tears

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 28/09/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 28/09/2021

New to Acorn: Handwriting Without Tears

by Jill Cox, Occupational Therapist

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What can I do if I suspect my child is showing signs of autism or developmental delay?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 14/09/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 14/09/2021

What can I do if I suspect my child is showing signs of autism or developmental delay?

by Grace Stockwell, Therapy Technician

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“My child is autistic”. A tough sentence unfolded.

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 14/09/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 14/09/2021

“My child is autistic”. A tough sentence unfolded.

by Alexandra Clements, Therapy Technician

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Looking after your hauora and wellbeing during COVID19

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 10/09/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 10/09/2021

Looking after your hauora and wellbeing during COVID19

by Grace Stockwell, Therapy Technician

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My child is sensitive to their clothing, what can I do?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 01/09/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 01/09/2021

My child is sensitive to their clothing, what can I do?

by Jill Cox & Sophie Moynihan, Occupational Therapists

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Gross motor skills: simplified

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/08/2021 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/08/2021

Gross motor skills: simplified

by Sophie Moynihan & Jill Cox, Occupational Therapists

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Feeding challenges in children with ASD: why is my child a picky eater?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 03/09/2020 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 03/09/2020

Feeding challenges in children with ASD: why is my child a picky eater?

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Arousal level and self regulation

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/06/2020 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 19/06/2020

Arousal level and self regulation

by Sophie Moynihan, Occupational Therapist

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COVID-19: “Bubble up” NZ

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 15/04/2020 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 15/04/2020

COVID-19: “Bubble up” NZ

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Difficulties with social skills

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 20/12/2019 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 20/12/2019

Difficulties with social skills

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Tips to a Happy Christmas

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 04/12/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 04/12/2018

Tips to a Happy Christmas

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What does an Occupational Therapist do?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 17/10/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 17/10/2018

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

by Sophie Moynihan, Occupational Therapist

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Books for children about autism

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 03/10/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 03/10/2018

Books for children about autism

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Sesame Street and autism

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 23/08/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 23/08/2018

Sesame Street and autism

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Stimming: what is it and why does my child with autism stim?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 08/08/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 08/08/2018

Stimming: what is it and why does my child with autism stim?

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Singing can help your child learn to communicate

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/07/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 24/07/2018

Singing can help your child learn to communicate

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Why does my child with autism have difficulty sleeping?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 13/06/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 13/06/2018

Why does my child with autism have difficulty sleeping?

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Why does my child with autism repeat words or phrases?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 06/06/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 06/06/2018

Why does my child with autism repeat words or phrases?

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Why does my child with autism walk on their toes?

Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 30/05/2018 Acorn Autism Charitable Trust 30/05/2018

Why does my child with autism walk on their toes?

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