Disability Advice

7 May 2020

Top 5 tips on staying connected and enjoying life at home

It’s important to stay connected at home during isolation and find activities that make us happy. Here's 5 tips for adjusting to life at home.

1 May 2020

Developmental delays and when to be concerned

What are developmental delays? No two children are alike, but developmental milestones can be used to help you keep track of your child’s development.

20 Apr 2020

Where do I find information about my child’s condition?

“Your child has autism.” Hearing these words can be a shock, but a diagnosis means that you can begin to arm yourself by finding information.

20 Mar 2020

Talking to the person you support about the coronavirus

With constant updates about the coronavirus outbreak, it's a subject we can't avoid. Here are some tips on how to tackle the topic.

3 Feb 2020

How Scope helped crack the code of emotions and friendship

Working out where you fit in new social hierarchies can be hard. Check out how Scope helped Brendan crack the code with a social skill development program.

29 Jan 2020

Getting out and about if your child has a disability

There are things that you can do to make your child feel safer and to ease your anxiety. Here are strategies you can use to make outings more manageable.

6 Dec 2019

Tips for travelling with a disability

If you or your travelling companion have a disability then a little extra pre-planning goes a long way towards having a fun trip.

22 Oct 2019

Is my child shy or is it a sign of autism?

Many parents ponder the question of whether their child is shy or whether their shyness is a sign of autism, as the line between the two can be quite blurry

22 Oct 2019

Autism vs ADHD: explaining the difference between the two

Autism and ADHD can get confused. There’s an overlap between the symptoms of both conditions. Here's some differences between the two.

3 Oct 2019

Early diagnosis and how it helps your child

A key benefit of early diagnosis is that it can help you understand how your child sees the world, particularly in the case of conditions like autism.