Is ABA Old Fashioned?

We keep hearing references to ‘old ABA’ or ‘Lovaas style ABA’ in a way which suggests that it is now out-of-date and old fashioned. This can bring many misconceptions and concerns, so clarification is needed. ABA has not changed, although, it has been refined. It has not been superseded by alternate strategies. It continues to build a strong evidence support base… READ MORE

ISADD In Lithuania

An international conference on Child Protection Systems was held in Vilnius, at parliament house, on February 20th The topic was ‘whether the state should take on the parental role’. It was in response to concerns that draconian laws, based on those currently being questioned in the Scandinavian states, were about to be brought in. Jura Tender was invited… READ MORE

Reflections As A Result of APAC (Aug ’13) Attendance

The following article by Lisa Risby is reproduced by kind permission of ATAC (Action for Tasmanian Autistic Children) It is more than five months since I attended the APAC (Asia Pacific Autism Conference) in Adelaide. I needed processing time because, as a mother, I find autism conferences very emotionally draining… READ MORE

NEW CLIENT FAMILIES PLEASE NOTE.

A number of new client families take up service with ISADD at the beginning of the year, especially in WA, so it is timely to check with them that they have received and, more importantly, read the ISADD Parent Handbook.

The Handbook contains much useful information – including what families can expect from ISADD, what ISADD expects from families, and what to do if any issues arise.

If any family has not received a copy of the Handbook, they should request one through their Case Manager.

NEWS FROM GIPPSLAND.

We welcome three new ABA Therapists who have recently completed training to our team in Gippsland – Liz Burkitt, Andrea Walker and Rachael Nicholls.

SINGAPORE NEWS

After six months honing her skills with us in Perth, Michelle Poh has rejoined the Singapore team.

Under the guidance of local Director, Johnny Fok, our service is being restructured to provide a greater degree of Program Management and enhanced quality of therapy delivery.

WA NEWS

Holiday Drama Group

Big congratulations to ISADD’s first drama group participants! Psychologists Larni and Amanda ran a drama group over the summer break.

Six children of varying ages met together over three days to work towards a play production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Aside from acting skills, the group aimed at encouraging social interaction, boosting confidence and working on language skills.

Everyone worked hard to remember their lines, remain focused and quiet while on set and to encourage their fellow cast members. On the third day parents were invited to watch the play and were not disappointed. Everyone delivered their lines beautifully on opening day and all the hard work paid off. Well done everyone.

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