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01/11/2026

Shift the question from ‘How do I stop this?’ to ‘What is this child telling me?’ Join me for my free parent webinar where we’ll walk through why typical behaviour management strategies just don’t help and practical ideas that you can start straight away to support your autistic child. Wednesday 4th & Monday 9th November at 6:30pm. Register now ✔️

30/10/2026

Are you sick of being blamed for your autistic child’s big feelings and meltdown? Are you being told you’re enabling their bad behaviour or that they are just being attention seeking? If that sounds familiar join me for me free parent webinar where we are going to bust some myths, I’ll work you through my three step ‘Big Feelings’ framework and you’ll walk away with some practical ideas that you can use straight away to support your child in their big feelings. November 4th & 9th at 6:30pm online. Register Now!

27/10/2026

What if a meltdown isn’t misbehaviour? Reward charts and time-out assume a child is choosing not to cooperate. Explore a gentler way to see behaviour in this free 30-minute webinar. Wednesday 4th & Monday 9th November at 6:30pm. Register now

25/10/2026

“Are you OK?” “Yeah, fine.” What if “fine” isn’t the whole story?
For some autistic people, the hardest part isn’t that they don’t want to share how they feel – it’s that identifying and describing emotions can be tough. This is known as alexithymia, & it can make it harder to recognise mental health struggles and to reach out for support.
That’s where how we ask can make a difference.
R U OK? suggests explaining why you’re asking – for example, mentioning a change you’ve noticed – because it opens the door to a fuller answer than a simple yes or no. They also point out that not everyone is comfortable sitting face to face: walking, gardening, kicking a ball around, or having something to hold can make a tough chat feel easier. And ReachOut’s guidance for parents reminds us that clear communication matters, as subtle cues can be harder for some neurodivergent people to pick up.
Put together, that might look like a calm, specific check-in during a shared activity rather than a big sit-down talk – and it’s fine to keep checking in over time.
Every child is different, try these ideas to see which might fit your child
We’d love to hear from you: what helps your family have easier conversations about feelings? Share your tips in the comments 👇
Learn more: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask and parents.au.reachout.com
General information only – not a substitute for advice from a health professional.
Join our online free parent webinar : Link in bio!
If you or someone you know needs urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000. Kids Helpline (ages 5–25): 1800 55 1800

24/10/2026

Sleep! So important for all of us for our mental health but so many of us have trouble getting good sleep so my top tips for helping your young person to get sleep. No devices in the bedroom at sleep time, it’s just too distracting. Have a gamily routine where everyone puts their devices in a particular place overnights. No devices for two hours before bed, that can be a tough one for young people, if that hard start with 30 minutes before bed and increase it to two hours gradually. Try to eat your evening meal at least two hours before bed and try to exercise. It’s so helpful for sleep and your mental health, but make sure you are doing it early or late afternoon as too close to bedtime makes it hard for your body to calm down. Try one of these tips at a time and see which one seems to help your young person to get a good night sleep.

22/10/2026

A conversation can change a life. R U OK? is Australia’s su***de prevention charity encouraging us to stay connected – and these conversations can start at home. Swipe to see why checking in matters, then visit ruok.org.au/how-to-ask. 💙
If you or someone you know needs urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000. Kids Helpline (ages 5–25): 1800 55 1800.
General information only – not a substitute for advice from a health professional.

20/10/2026

Did you know? Current evidence suggests around 50–80% of autistic people also experience mental health conditions. 💡
The most common are depression, anxiety disorders and OCD. There’s also emerging evidence that autistic women and girls may experience higher rates than autistic men and boys.
That can sound heavy – but here’s the other side: just like anyone, autistic people can have great mental health too. Knowing how common these challenges are means no family needs to feel they’re the only one, and reaching out for support is completely OK.
Join our free online parent webinar!
General information only – not a substitute for advice from a health professional.

17/10/2026

It can be really scary to find out that your young person has been hurting themselves or self harming. But remember, approximately 11% of Australian 16-17 year olds have self harmed. The most important things to do is to not overreact, to listen and be non-judgemental, offer support and let them know that together you can get through this tough time and look for professional help if you feel like you need more help. Check out our posts for go to mental health support and every tips

15/10/2026

Masking can be hard to spot – a child who “holds it together” at school may fall apart at home. This Mental Health Month, swipe to see why understanding masking matters. 💙
General information only – not a substitute for advice from a health professional.

12/10/2026

Your child doesn’t need to be fixed to feel understood!
This Mental Health Month, a gentle reminder: being autistic is not a mental health problem. But a world that isn’t always built for autistic needs can be tiring and stressful.
ReachOut notes that looking after mental health can include understanding your daily needs, stepping away from loud or busy places when needed, and spending time with people who accept you as you are.
You’re doing a lot. And you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for our upcoming free webinar: Big Feelings, Big Love
General information only – not a substitute for advice from a health professional.

Address

Ochre Medical Centre, 1470 Panorama Avenue
Bathurst, NSW
2795

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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