Early Years

Information to support autistic children under 5 and their parents or carers.

Signs of autism in young children

Autism signs in children

Co-occurring conditions

Autism in women and girls

Autism diagnosis in young children

Getting a diagnosis for an autistic child

Why pursue an autism diagnosis

Talking about a diagnosis

Therapies and support for autistic children

What is early intervention?

Therapy & support options

Early intervention at preschool and daycare

Funding and the NDIS for young children

Understanding the NDIS for young children

Navigating the NDIS for young children

Understanding inclusion support funding

Navigating Early Childhood Education

Navigating early childhood education options

Exploring the roles in early childhood education

Preparing for early childhood education

Common challenges in young children

Behavioural challenges for young children

Social skill development and friendships

Communication challenges for young children

Autism and safety for young children

Safety in the community

Health and wellbeing for young children

Sleeping, eating and exercising

Learning through play

Supporting parents and carers of young children

Navigating relationships as a parent and carer

Navigating respite care

Understanding circles of support

Early childhood educators and autism

Navigating Autism - The Early Years

Discussing autism with families

Educator wellbeing

Autism advocacy

Understanding your rights

Autism and advocacy for young children

When your rights are denied

We're here to help you navigate autism.

Autism: What Next? is a free digital toolkit, a central hub to help individuals and families navigate the first year following an autism diagnosis.