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Geelong - available now
Melton, limited capacity
Resources
Supporting people with an intellectual disability to make money decisions
THE N.E.S.T. APPROACH TO MELTDOWNS & SPECTRUM GAMING Spectrum Gaming is based in the UK but has helpful resources and services available on their website. One particularly helpful approach is the N.E.S.T. Approach to Meltdowns. The 4-step NEST Approach when supporting someone through a Meltdown is about facilitating the following actions: Nurture, Empathise, Sharing Context, Teamwork
NEURODIVERSITY INFORMATION BY NEUROWILD Emma Hammond from NeuroWild runs an Instagram Page featuring an array a wonderfully accessible, clear, and engaging content about neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming support
COLLABORATIVE AND PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS BY DR ROSS GREENE An Evidence Based Model (Compassion and values included) Learn the basics of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions
GREG SANTUCCI - FACEBOOK PAGE Greg is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and the Founding Director of Power Play Pediatric Therapy. For Over 20 Years, Greg has been committed to providing neurodevelopmentally informed therapy services to children, as well as workshops to parents and professionals promoting compassionate, collaborative and brain-based interventions to support children of all abilities.
OUR BRIGHT STARS - GEELONG AND SURROUNDS Support group for parents & carers of children with special needs. This group has lots of good support along with the option to post anonymously to seek advice, recommendations, and to just read about others journeys.
CHRIS EXPLAINING HIS STIMS A YouTube video in which Chris explains what stimming is and why he stims.
"I HAVE NO VOICE, BUT I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY" - BBC IDEAS “Murray is autistic - he's also non-speaking. He made and starred in this short film, i n order to share what he's really feeling”.
ASSUME THAT I CAN - VIDEO FROM WORLD DOWNSYNDROME DAY 2024 “Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat t hem in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’. Why not reverse our perspectives? If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, we'll give them more opportunities in their schools, workplaces, relationships and activities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality”
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - BARWON HEALTH The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a specialist family focused service that provides assessment and treatment for infants, children and adolescents (0-15years) with complex mental health problems.
SERVICES - THE ORANGE DOOR The Orange Door is a gateway to immediate and comprehensive support for individuals and families facing challenges within their homes or relationships, especially concerning safety, parenting, and personal well-being. Acting as an essential access point to an array of individual, family and community services, The Orange Door listens, provides direct assistance, and connects people to further resources including parenting support, youth and family services, counselling, accommodation, and legal aid, all without requiring a referral.