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Autism & Beyond Australia Neuro-affirming disability support services and coaching programs for children and adults with ASD "Opening Hours" listed are office hours.

Services are by appointment with each team member's availability.

07/10/2026

What happens when the usual consequences just don't seem to work?

In the latest episode of Beyond the Spectrum, I chat with Sydney mum Shauna about raising her 13-year-old daughter with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

We talk about the reality behind the diagnosis - school suspensions, risk-taking, medication, sibling impacts, parent overwhelm and what parenting can look like when the usual consequences don't seem to make much difference.

It's an open and very real conversation about a family figuring things out as they go.

🎧 **When Consequences Don't Work: Parenting ADHD, ODD and Big Behaviours**

Listen to the full episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262897/episodes/19892876

Instagram - link in bio.

30/09/2026

💪 40KG. 50KM. IT STARTS TODAY.
Lift the Load is back, and this year I’m taking it up a notch.

The official challenge is 10kg for 50km throughout October.
I’ll be carrying 40kg. 😬

Why? Because too many boys and young men are carrying a weight we can’t see.

I’m raising money for Top Blokes to help young men get support BEFORE they reach crisis point.
💙 Will you help me reach my fundraising goal?
Donate if you can. Share if you can’t. Every bit helps.
LINK IN BIO / www.autismandbeyond.com.au/hello

🎣 School Holiday Fishing Class - Chambers Island Looking for something a little different for the kids these school holi...
24/09/2026

🎣 School Holiday Fishing Class - Chambers Island

Looking for something a little different for the kids these school holidays?

I’ll be running one small fishing class at Chambers Island these holidays, with only 4 spots available.

The session is designed to be relaxed, supportive and hands-on. Whether your child has never fished before or already loves getting out with a rod, I’ll work with them at their level and help make it a positive experience.

Fishing has been pretty good around the area lately too - I recently landed a 70 cm flathead not far from Chambers Island.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026
⏰ 10:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Chambers Island, Maroochydore
👥 Limited to 4 children

For some kids, it’s about catching a fish. For others, it’s about building confidence, learning something new and enjoying time outdoors.

Book here:
https://www.autismandbeyond.com.au/casualkidsfishing

02/09/2026

This October, I’m taking on the Lift the Load Challenge.

The challenge is to walk 50km carrying 10kg throughout October.

I’ve decided to make it a little harder. 😂
I’m carrying 4x the weight. 40kg.

Why? Because the whole point is to help raise funds and awareness for mental health. If making my challenge harder gets a few more people talking, sharing or donating, then the sore legs will be worth it.

I need your help though.
Please donate if you can. Even a few dollars helps. And if you can’t donate, sharing this would mean a lot.
50km.
40kg.
October.
Time to Lift the Load. 💪

Link in bio 🖇️


Top Blokes Foundation

💪 Another October. Another Load to Carry.For the fourth or fifth year running, I’ll be taking on the Lift the Load chall...
25/08/2026

💪 Another October. Another Load to Carry.

For the fourth or fifth year running, I’ll be taking on the Lift the Load challenge for Top Blokes.

The official challenge is to carry 10kg for 50km throughout October.

The 10kg represents the invisible weight poor mental health can place on someone.

As I have in previous years, I’ll be carrying well over the 10kg.

But the weight isn't really the important part.

Through my work with kids, I see how important it is for boys and young men to have good people around them. People they trust. People who listen. And people they can talk to without feeling judged.

Poor mental health in young men doesn't always look like sadness or someone asking for help.

Sometimes it's anger. Withdrawal. Risk-taking. Shutting down. Or simply saying, "I'm fine."

Something from Top Blokes really stood out to me:

"We can't wait until a young man reaches crisis point before we decide he needs support."

That's why I keep coming back to this challenge each year.

Top Blokes gives boys and young men aged 10 to 24 access to mentors, safe spaces and practical tools to help them navigate life's challenges before things reach crisis point.

So this October, the weight goes back on and I'll get another 50km done.

If carrying some extra weight helps start conversations about the weight young men are carrying silently, it's worth every kilometre.

💙 Let's get behind our boys and young men. Please donate >> LINK IN BIO / www.autismandbeyond.com.au/hello

21/08/2026

This analogy may help you communicate more effectively with your ASD child when they're next experiencing a meltdown. It helps me with how I talk wih my young clients, and I suggested it to a mum who struggles to get through to her son.

I really hope it helps you, let me know if you have any questions about it.

Clint

06/08/2026

For Sunny Coast families currently using our Friend Finder Program, here's an update for you.

For anyone wanting to join, to help their autistic child make friends, head to our website for all the details.

Cheers
Clint

23/07/2026

I think this angle is stronger because it explains why different personalities matter without making it sound like Clint is the default.

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💙 Every Child Is Different. So Is Every Support Worker.

One thing I've learnt over the years is that there isn't one perfect support worker.

There are different personalities, different strengths and different ways of connecting with children.

If you've met me, you'll know I'm a bit more rough and tumble. I love wrestling, active play and getting alongside kids who have lots of energy to burn. That approach works really well for many children, especially boys.

But not every child is looking for that.

Some children need someone with a calmer, gentler and more nurturing approach.

That's exactly what Rhiannon brings to our team.

As a mum of autistic children herself, she has a natural ability to make children feel safe, understood and comfortable. She meets children where they're at and builds trust at their pace.

It's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about having a team with different personalities and life experiences. Every child deserves someone they genuinely connect with.

Rhiannon currently has availability for new clients, and if you think she might be a great fit for your child, I'd encourage you to read her profile on our website.

If you're not sure which support worker would suit your child best, book a free phone chat with me. I'd love to hear about your child and help you find the right match.

📍 Supporting autistic and neurodivergent children and families across the Sunshine Coast.

Head to www.autismandbeyond.com.au or click the link in our bio.

20/07/2026

Making friends shouldn’t be this hard 💙

For so many autistic and neurodivergent kids, making and keeping friends can feel confusing, overwhelming or just out of reach.

That’s exactly why Friend Finder exists.

It helps connect kids with similar ages, interests and personalities so they can build real friendships in a way that feels safe and natural.

Less pressure.
More understanding.
More chances to find “your people”.

This is not a big group program.
It is thoughtful, personalised matching designed to give kids a better starting point socially.

If your child struggles with friendships or just hasn’t found the right connection yet, this could be a really powerful step.

Head to our website to learn more or get started 💻

16/07/2026

Screens can connect, not just distract 🎮💙

Lily wrote a new blog about joining kids in their gaming world. Not to say yes to more screen time. To build real connection and real skills.

She shares what happens when you sit beside your child and let them teach you.

Communication grows. Planning and sequencing show up. Problem solving under pressure gets easier.

Kids breathe through losses and try again. Confidence climbs because they feel trusted and seen.
Lily explains simple ways to co play at home.

Short sessions. Clear starts and finishes. Calm endings. Gentle rules that protect sleep and keep things kind. She also shares sensory tweaks for sound and light, and easy steps for online safety without breaking trust.

If your child loves tech time, this post will help you turn that interest into everyday wins at home and school. Read it on our website and tell us your biggest takeaway.

👉 Link in bio / www.autismandbeyond.com.au/hello

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