School & learning

Autism and school: getting school right for your child

A practical Australian guide to working with schools on accommodations, communication, and managing transitions for autistic students through primary and secondary years.

Raising Children Network (Australia)

Autistic friendships in primary school — what they look like, what helps

Autistic friendships in the 5-to-12 age range often look different from neurotypical norms — and that\'s mostly fine. This piece walks through what autistic friendship tends to involve, what challenges to expect, and how parents and schools can support real connection.

Preschool transitions — getting an autistic child started well

Starting preschool is a major sensory and social transition for any child, and especially for autistic ones. This piece walks through what helps before day one, what to expect in the first few weeks, and what to do when settling takes longer than the brochure suggested.