Sunshine Psychology Assessments

25/11/2025

24/11/2025

I haven't done this course, but it's FREE, so it might be worth checking it out. Even one new idea can be helpful.

For parents and carers of children with disability

21/11/2025

Adventure WA Support Services is excited to announce our 2025 Local Adults Retreat, held right here in Byford!
This year, we’re staying close to home and making the most of everything our local area has to offer.

Our 4-day retreat will run from the 8th to the 11th of December 2025, and is open to adults aged 18 years and over who are ready for a fun, engaging, and social getaway.

Across the four days, participants will enjoy a variety of group activities, local outings, cooking, games, and social evenings, all supported by our friendly Adventure WA team.
Staying local means more time for activities, connection, and enjoying the relaxed Byford community vibe.

We’re currently planning a 1:2 Support Worker to Participant ratio, which may be adjusted depending on individual support needs to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety.

We are now gathering expressions of interest and would love to see both familiar faces and new participants join us for this year’s adventure!

If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to help and would love to hear from you!

Thanks!
- The Team at Adventure WA Support Services

17/11/2025

11/11/2025

“I just felt as though everything I’d been keeping together, my coping, my masking, simply snapped. It was as though my autism broke.”

- Research participant in a seminal study* on menopause and autism

Many autistic people use camouflaging, that is suppressing their autistic and ADHD traits and imitating non-autistic ways of behaving, to survive. However, many find that when their estrogen levels start to drop, heralding the beginning of menopause (which can start in the early 40’s) they don’t have the energy or executive functioning capacity to mask or camouflage any longer. At the same time, they struggle with sleeping (due to increased anxiety and hot flushes) which leads to energy depletion and more ‘brain fog.’ Suddenly emotion regulation feels inaccessible and sensory sensitivities can be heightened. The sense of fear and lack of safety could escalate exponentially, especially if support sought is not attuned, invalidating or just not forthcoming. It is helpful to be forewarned about the changes that commonly occur for autistic people prior to these changes starting, and developing strategies to manage them, including being able to access the right kinds of support. In essence, it is important to know that you are not broken, your autism is not broken and you are not alone.

📚Learn more!
Want to learn more about the unique strengths, challenges, and lived experiences of autistic women?
Join the webcast Autistic Women webcast on 7 November 2025 - An afternoon session, 1:30 pm – 4:45 pm AEST to explore the experiences, strengths, and mental health of autistic women across adulthood.
🔗 https://www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com/products/webcast-autistic-women-7th-november-2025

In the morning, we are hosting our Autistic Girls from 9:30 am – 12:45 pm AEST, Brisbane time - join to gain research-informed insights and practical strategies for supporting authenticity, wellbeing, and inclusion.
🔗 https://www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com/products/webcast-autistic-girls-7th-november-2025

*Moseley, R. L., Druce, T., & Turner-Cobb, J. M. (2020). 'When my autism broke': A qualitative study spotlighting autistic voices on menopause. Autism, 24(6), 1423-1437.

11/11/2025

“Living with poor interoception feels like being disconnected from the dashboard of your car. You’re driving, but you can’t see the fuel gauge, the engine light, or the speedometer.” — Autistic writer, NeuroClastic, 2020

This quote perfectly describes what it can feel like when your body’s signals are hard to read. Without those internal “dashboard” cues, it can be tough to notice when you’re hungry, tired, or starting to feel anxious. For many autistic people, that disconnection makes everyday self-care and emotional regulation a real challenge, and that’s why understanding interoception matters.
Join us for Interoception and Autism, a one-day webcast exploring how awareness of internal body signals can support autistic people in self-regulation, emotional connection, and wellbeing. Drawing on lived experience, clinical insight, and new research, this event offers practical, neurodiversity affirming strategies for increasing interoceptive awareness through mindfulness.

📅 15 January 2026
🕓 9:30am–4pm GMT | 7:30pm–2am AEST

🔗Learn more or register here: https://www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com/products/webcast-interoception-and-autism-15-january-2026

🎥 Fully Recorded - 60 days access.

04/11/2025

31/10/2025

Hats off to teachers today on World Teachers' Day - Friday 31 October 👒🎩🧢 Today we celebrate the amazing teachers across AQ (and the wider community) who inspire, support, and empower our students and young people every single day. Who are you celebrating today?

21/10/2025

A 6-week program that builds creativity, problem-solving, and social connection, through fun and play! Perfect for kids who find it difficult to interact, communicate, or express themselves. Why LEGO Club? ✔ LEGO-based Therapy: Promotes communication, teamwork, and fine motor skills through creati...

14/10/2025

🎉 Carers Week Young Carer Giveaway! 🎉

Young Carers registered with Carers WA can enter a draw to win a free Respite Activity Kit – designed to help you relax, recharge, and have fun!

Choose from 3 unique kits:
🧶 Create Some Space – clay & origami fun
🧘 Wellness Warrior – yoga gear & health tips
📓 Reflect, Dream & Aspire – journal, pens & tea

Limited kits available – register now to pick your fave! 💙
👉 www.carerswa.asn.au/young-carers-giveaway-25

Because even superheroes need a break.

13/10/2025

Super amazing free resouces here. 😍

Calling all educators and teachers – it’s time to get ready for Term 4 with our range of downloadable resources 📚

Visit our online Resource Library where you will find tip sheets, Social Stories™, visual supports and much more, created to help you support students in the classroom and build student knowledge about Autism.

Check out all our resources for educators and teachers here:
https://autism.org.au/knowledge-hub/resource-library/?audience=educators