Parent Questions
What government support may be available for autistic children?
Families discussed disability certification and UDID, assistive devices and teaching-learning material under eligible schemes, NIEPID support, vocational preparation, and documenting a child’s needs for…
How should parents document and escalate school discrimination?
Prepare an individual written representation naming the school and requested resolution. Keep the disability certificate where applicable, relevant medical or support notes, the application,…
Schools are refusing admission to my child. What are our rights?
The RPwD Act 2016 recognises autism as a specified disability and includes protections concerning inclusion, non-discrimination and reasonable accommodation. The RTE framework addresses free…
Can vitamin A or cod-liver oil heal autism, and do vaccines cause autism?
No established evidence shows that vitamin A or cod-liver oil cures autism. Excess vitamin A can be harmful. Claims that most studies prove vaccines…
Is there an established role for neurostimulation in autism?
Results from neurostimulation used for an acquired nerve injury cannot be assumed to apply to autism, which is a developmental condition. TMS and tDCS…
How effective is therapy delivered at home?
Home therapy can be effective when goals concern daily routines, feeding, toileting, communication or behaviour in the home environment. Centre therapy may offer equipment,…
How can parents verify a therapist’s qualifications?
Ask for the professional’s full qualification and registration number. Clinical psychologists, speech therapists or audiologists, and special educators may require active Rehabilitation Council of…
How can I prepare my child for a loose tooth falling out?
Prepare in advance with a short visual sequence or calm video. Mute alarming audio and narrate slowly using simple, predictable language: the tooth wiggles,…