Autism Spectrum Disorder
A developmental condition that may affect communication, social interaction, flexibility and patterns of interest in different ways.
Read about this conditionConditions We Support
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Neurodevelopmental & Developmental Conditions
Information about conditions that may affect communication, learning, attention and independence.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder — ADHD
A neurodevelopmental condition that may affect attention, activity level, impulse control and organisation.
Read about this conditionGlobal Developmental Delay
Development that is slower than expected across more than one area such as communication, play, learning or daily skills.
Read about this conditionIntellectual Disability
A condition that may affect learning, problem-solving and adaptive daily skills, with individual needs for every person.
Read about this conditionDevelopmental, Genetic & Chromosomal Syndromes
Syndromes such as Down syndrome may be associated with communication, learning and developmental needs, with different priorities for each child.
Read about this conditionSpeech, Language & Communication
Understanding, expression, speech sounds, fluency and social communication.
Speech & Language Delay
Words, sentences or language understanding developing more slowly than expected for age.
Read about this conditionDevelopmental Language Disorder
Persistent difficulty understanding or using language that affects communication and learning; this website does not determine its cause.
Read about this conditionSpeech Sound Disorders
Difficulty producing or using speech sounds, making speech less clear than expected.
Read about this conditionChildhood Apraxia of Speech
A motor-speech disorder affecting the planning and sequencing of movements needed for speech.
Read about this conditionStuttering & Fluency Disorders
Differences in the flow of speech that may include repetitions, prolongations or blocks, with or without tension.
Read about this conditionVoice Disorders
An ongoing change in voice quality, pitch or the effort needed to produce voice that requires appropriate assessment.
Read about this conditionSocial Communication Difficulties
Difficulty using language and communication for the situation, communication partner and conversational turn-taking.
Read about this conditionLearning Difficulties & Academic Skills
Support for reading, writing, mathematics, school readiness and executive skills.
Specific Learning Disorder
Persistent, specific difficulty in academic skills such as reading, writing or mathematics.
Read about this conditionDyslexia
A specific learning difficulty that commonly affects accurate or fluent word reading and spelling.
Read about this conditionDysgraphia
A term used for marked difficulty with handwriting, spelling or organising written expression.
Read about this conditionDyscalculia
A specific learning difficulty that may affect number sense, operations and mathematical facts.
Read about this conditionExecutive Function & Working Memory Difficulties
Difficulty planning, starting, organising, remembering instructions and monitoring task completion.
Read about this conditionHearing & Auditory Communication
Listening and language needs related to hearing loss, hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Hearing Loss
Reduced access to some sounds or speech in different types and degrees; it is diagnosed through audiology, not this website.
Read about this conditionHearing Aid Support
Rehabilitation helping a child use auditory access for listening, speech understanding and language development.
Read about this conditionCochlear Implant Rehabilitation
Progressive support for listening, speech understanding and language before and after implantation, coordinated with medical and audiology teams.
Read about this conditionBehaviour Modification, Emotional Regulation & Daily Living Skills
Functional support for behaviour, regulation, flexibility, routines and independence.
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