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DSF provides advice and support to families and educators on successful literacy acquisition, evidence-based practice, and the strategies most likely to improve literacy outcomes for all students. Their role includes supporting and advising students, adults and families directly, as well as indirectly through the support and advice provided at a school or employment level https://dsf.net.au/
Auspeld provides evidence-informed advice, direction and support to families, teachers, schools and specialists wishing to gain an insight into how children and adults learn best. https://auspeld.org.au/

ADHD WA works closely with ADHD specialists to provide services that inform, support, and advocate for people affected by learning and attentional disorders in Western Australia. https://www.adhdwa.org/
ADDitude collaborates closely with leading medical experts to publish accurate, clear, and authoritative content on all things ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/

The Autism Parents’ Handbook: An Essential Guide to Services and Support in Western Australia (2020/21 Edition) is also recommended. This is available free from https://ddwa.org.au/shop/autism-parents-handbook/
Online learning courses available through ‘Positive Partnerships – supporting school aged children on the Autism Spectrum’ which can be found at: https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/
The following website also provides information about possible therapies relevant for intervention with your child. https://www.autismawareness.com.au/
Yellow Ladybugs is a non-government organisation, dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals yellowladybugs.com.au
Autism Awareness Australia was founded in 2007 to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them autismawareness.com.au

Hey Sigmund” Helping a Child with Anxiety https://www.heysigmund.com/category/with-kids-and-teens/with-teens/
The BRAVE Program is an interactive, online program for the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety. The programs are free, and provide ways for children and teenagers to better cope with their worries. There are also programs for parents. https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/

The following account @neurowild_ posts informative and engaging artworks that describe many aspects of Neurodiversity including therapies, supports and information for caregivers, educators and health professionals. Neurowild is an AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD Speech Therapist) who has collated a number of free resources https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Emily-Hammond-neurowild and https://www.instagram.com/neurowild_/?hl=en