Navigating a child’s autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming. When professionals diagnose your child with autism, they assess the severity level – Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 – to describe how much support your child needs in daily life. As a parent, you...
We asked a group of experienced teachers about the skills they feel are vital for a child’s success as they start primary school. One of their most common answers was ‘Communication Skills’. By focusing on building your child’s speech, language,...
If your child often talks back, you’re not alone. Many children express their frustration and fears through backchat, and this be challenging for parents to handle. Here are some practical and realistic strategies from Kids First’s speech therapists to manage...
Starting school is a huge step for children and a major moment for parents too! Each state in Australia sets its own school starting age rules, so it’s completely understandable if you find the whole thing a bit puzzling. This difference in school start age...
As a parent, seeing your child struggle with reading and writing can be concerning, especially if you suspect they might have dyslexia. Perhaps you have a family history of literacy difficulties or your child’s teacher is concerned about your son or daughter’s...
