Wellbeing
Kristy Dupille, Maddi Hall, Sherree Jorgensen, Karli Price
wellbeing@spbendigo.catholic.edu.au
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RIAC’s Tips for carers/parents of neurodivergent and/or autistic children
Does your child struggle with change?
Change is a normal part of life, however, neurodivergent and/or autistic children often find it hard to cope with change or transitions in their life.
Try the following tips to help your child –
- Talk about upcoming change so they can be prepared. Give them time and space to process the change.
- Mark the change on a calendar. If possible, make it a fun countdown.
- Have support people around. Share the upcoming change with your child’s family/friends and school so people they are comfortable with can help with the transition.
- Be sure to listen to, and respect, your child’s feelings about the change.
Come along to our Carer Support groups to learn more tips and enjoy a cuppa and a chat with other parents who have faced similar struggles.
Bendigo Walking Group | Long Gully Parent and Carer Support Group |
When: 9.30am – 11am Every Thursday during school term
Where: Meet at Peppergreen Farm carpark 40 Thunder Street North Bendigo
| When: 9.30am – 11am 3st Tuesday each month
Where: Long Gully Neighborhood Centre 52 Derwent Drive Long Gully |
For more information – EMAIL: carers@riac.org.au
PHONE: Carolyn – 0488 605 363