Autism & Disability

For parents & carers of children with disability or autism spectrum disorder ASD

If you have a child with disability or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Raising Children Network has created the Children with ASD & Disability App for you to use before and after diagnosis. Using the App, you can:

• connect to ASD or disability services in your area with a mapping tool and key contacts directory

• navigate your way through the Australian services system with step-by-step expert guidance

• learn from other parents’ experiences through parent videos

• get more information about disability and ASD with up-to-date, research-based articles.

About Raising Children Network

Raising Children Network – raisingchildren.net.au – is Australia's most complete source of information and ideas about raising children.

Raising Children Network has up-to-date tools and tips that help parents prepare for birth, find local services, build positive family relationships, understand what's happening for children as they grow and develop and support children with disability. It also covers popular topics such as sleep, ASD, play, behaviour, healthy eating - and more.

Raising Children Network is supported by the Australian Government. Its member organisations are the Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute with The Royal Children’s Hospital Centre for Community Child Health.