All About Autism

09/10/2026

Week 1: Can you believe we are already in Term 4?!
A beautiful week getting back into routines, playing new games, connecting with friends, some cleaning, tidying, organising, and even some cooking with Kelli!

06/10/2026

When big feelings take over, processing language can become much harder.

This is usually not the time for lots of questions, explanations or problem solving. At AAA, we often reduce how much we are saying and keep our communication simple and familiar. We can come back to the conversation once the child is feeling more regulated and has more capacity to take it in.

Less language does not mean less support; sometimes it is exactly what support needs to look like in that moment.

05/10/2026

Our Makers Market was about so much more than the things our kids made! 💜

Over the term, they worked collaboratively to create items for their stalls. On market day, they had the chance to welcome families, talk about their creations and handle purchase, with support when they needed it.
It was a chance to practise communication, planning, flexibility and confidence in a meaningful, real-world setting. We loved seeing each child take part in their own way.

Thank you to our families for coming along and supporting the market. All proceeds will go to a local charity - watch this space!

25/09/2026

Yesterday, Lizzie, our Director, spoke with ABC Sunshine Coast about Thriving Kids and what the proposed changes could mean for children, families and services like All About Autism.

Earlier support without needing a formal diagnosis is a positive goal. But families need to know what support will actually be available in Queensland, how they’ll access it and who will deliver it. As a small provider, we need those answers too, so we can plan for the children who rely on us.

You can listen to the conversation in the recording below.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sunshine-breakfast/breakfast/107174962?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared

*Thursday 24th September; 2:07:40 if on a computer, or if listening on a mobile device, it's 49m55s from the end*

Get your day started with weather, local information and coast music.

18/09/2026

Week 10: A brilliant end to the term, with whole group games, dress ups, new beyblades, a quick trip to the hairdresser, and some positive thinking artwork. Enjoy the holidays everyone 🌞

15/09/2026

At All About Autism, we're growing the ways we can support your child.

Meg, our counsellor, will be stepping into her new role as a Provisional Psychologist and offering assessments to help families understand their child's unique strengths and support needs.

She'll be starting with Cognitive Assessments and Neurodivergent Profile & Support Needs Assessments.

If an assessment is something you've been wondering about, we'd love to hear from you. Join our waiting list and we'll be in touch as spaces become available.

We're also thinking ahead to Autism and ADHD assessments. If that's something you'd be interested in for your child, let us know in the form as well it helps us understand what our families need as we grow.

To join the list please head to the link here: https://forms.gle/DSMX1G7YJrUFknfu7
To ask a question, email us at [email protected]

13/09/2026

At AAA, we take our work seriously - but we also know how important it is to have fun.

Playfulness, laughter and connection are such a big part of what we do. When children see adults being silly, creative, curious and willing to join in, it helps build trust and belonging.

Our staff don’t just supervise from the sidelines. We get involved. We play the games, join the activities, celebrate the wins, laugh at the unexpected moments, and enjoy being part of the AAA community.

Because connection is not an extra, it is the foundation.

11/09/2026

Week 9: How lucky we are to open our doors and have so many parents join us to celebrate all our achievements 💜

10/09/2026

At All About Autism, we're hoping to welcome someone special to our team.

We're looking for a volunteer to help out in our weekly day program - supporting our small groups of children as they build connection, confidence and communication through play.

This might be a good fit if you:
🟣Can give one day a week for at least a full 10-week term
🟣Have experience in teaching or allied health, or are studying towards it
🟣Love the idea of supporting children as they grow

This will be a volunteer role to begin with, with genuine potential for the role to grow into a paid support assistant position in time.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send an email with your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself.

**Please note you must have, or be willing to apply for a blue card and NDIS worker screening.

Let's support these children to grow, together. 💜

08/09/2026

At AAA, we explored the things that can build up inside us until we feel ready to pop - things like noise, changes, being rushed, tricky tasks, tiredness, hunger, or big emotions.

We also talked about what can help “empty the bottle” before it overflows - quiet time, movement, food, water, space, connection, deep pressure, favourite activities, or asking for help.

This is such an important part of emotional regulation. When children can start noticing what adds pressure and what helps release it, they are building self-awareness and learning what their nervous system needs.

What fills your bottle?

The goal is not to never feel full. The goal is to notice earlier, ask for support, and have strategies that help.