Guardian Angel Carers

31/08/2022

At Guardian Angel Carers, we’re passionate about ensuring that all our core supports and community access services are delivered in a way that builds the skills and capacity of our valued participants. Call us to discuss ways in which we can help you achieve your dreams.

28/08/2022

We currently have capacity for additional participants and welcome referrals from family and friends, allied health professionals and our community partners.

22/08/2022

17/08/2022

Can sensory overload be dangerous?
People with autism may respond to sensory overload with repetitive behaviors known as stimming.
While most stimming behaviors (like hand-flapping or rocking) are harmless, others (like head-banging, scratching, or biting) may cause self-injury or harm others.
Understanding the sensory challenges of autism allows you to create a comfortable environment for your loved one and to respond appropriately if a meltdown occurs.

09/08/2022

About 90% of ASD individuals have atypical sensory experiences, described as both hyper- and hypo-reactivity, with abnormal responses to tactile stimulation representing a very frequent finding.
By using two parent-report measures, the Short Sensory Profile (SSP) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), and a clinical observation with the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS), Rogers et al. compared sensory profiles in toddlers with ASD and typically developing controls and with other groups of developmental delay such as Fragile-X children and children with Down syndrome. They found significantly elevated levels of sensory symptoms in children with autism compared with both children with typical development and those with delayed development of the same mental age.
particular, children with autism obtained significantly higher scores of tactile sensitivity and auditory filtering than children in the developmental delay and controls.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6997554/

08/08/2022

We care about your goals and help you make the most of everything life has to offer. Call us to explore your options. We can’t wait to hear your story.

03/08/2022

Starting a business from scratch can be tough, but it's definitely worth it if you have a great idea. Here are some of the ups and downs I experienced in the process:

The Ups:

1. Having complete control over your work schedule.
2. The satisfaction of seeing your business grow from scratch.
3. The ability to work from home (or anywhere you choose).
4. Flexibility to take on new projects as they come up.
5. Meeting new people and building relationships with them.
6. Getting to do what you love every day.
7. The pride you'll feel in owning your own business.
8. The freedom to travel when you want/need to.
9. The ability to make your own decisions (and mistakes!).
10. Knowing that you're doing something unique and original.

But, on the downside, if your business isn't doing well, you're the one who has to take the heat. You also have to wear all of the hats - from marketer to accountant - and that can be a lot of work. So, before you decide to go it alone, make sure you weigh the pros and cons carefully.

03/08/2022

Whether your child is interested in music, drama, visual arts, or dance, autism art therapy is an incredible way for children to communicate and express themselves non-verbally.

Sand art

Sand art is very helpful especially for those who showcase restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. As children peel sections and introduce colors of their choosing, they can create a masterpiece at their own pace.

02/08/2022

Here are some ways to help an autistic child with pretend play:

Break pretend play activity into steps. You can use written or picture instructions to help your child understand what to do. You might want to make it funny.
Encourage role-play by getting your child and others to act out a favorite story. Give the children costumes and suggest changes to the characters’ voices and gestures
Play together face to face so your child can copy your gestures/pretend actions.
Introduce new ideas when they can link ideas together – e.g. if they like to play with cars, take them to the mechanic.

02/08/2022

Pretend play is important throughout life and starts in infancy. As adults, we are constantly using imagination to solve problems, invent new things, enjoy a book or movie, to come up with ideas, and think creatively.
However, children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show deficits in this behavior.
Children with ASD may have marked impairments in imagination, along with socialization and communication deficits. The issues with imagination that children with ASD have are so prevalent that one of the components of the diagnostic criteria is difficulty in sharing imaginative play.

01/08/2022

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt

01/08/2022

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene