Healis Autism Centre

21/11/2025

Allying with the autistic community means learning, listening, and standing up for inclusion. From educating ourselves to challenging ableism and advocating for accessible spaces, every step counts.

These simple strategies can help us build a kinder, more informed, and more accepting world for autistic individuals and their families.

19/11/2025

A confident start makes all the difference! 🌟

Our School Readiness Program helps children aged 5–8 build the skills they need to thrive in Primary School, from classroom independence and social skills to English and Math. ✏️🤝📚

Give your child the foundation for a smooth, confident start!

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18/11/2025

ABA is a structured yet flexible method that helps children learn skills through motivation, reinforcement, and clear teaching. The VB approach within ABA focuses on helping children want to use language, making communication more natural and meaningful. With decades of research behind it, ABA-VB has helped many children reduce challenging behaviours and build stronger speech, social, and daily-living skills. Early intervention using these methods can change a child’s developmental path. For families wondering where to start, ABA-VB remains a trusted and impactful choice.

1. What is ABA?ABA stands for Applied Behavioral Analysis. It is a scientific discipline built on behavioral principles that are applied with the purpose of changing behavior, usually used in therapy, such as interventions and treatment programs for autism, or in therapeutic modules such as Cognitiv...

17/11/2025

🤝💬 School-ready and socially confident! Enroll in our School Readiness Program with Social Skills Training.

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14/11/2025

Artificial Intelligence can help children with autism in learning, communicating, and building social skills. Tools like personalized learning programs and apps that understand emotions can complement therapy. While it doesn’t replace human guidance, Artificial Intelligence can make support more tailored and easier to access.

12/11/2025

Empowering lives, one child at a time 🌱❤️

We’re opening a new School Readiness Class to help your child gain the skills and confidence for school life ahead! ✨

📩 Contact us to find out more details!

11/11/2025

Children with Autism may play differently, often enjoying activities alongside others rather than together. Some may focus on rules or need a little extra help with social and pretend play. Play is a wonderful way to build social, communication, and attention skills. With fun games and supportive interaction, children can gradually learn to engage and connect with others.

Children with Autism engage in play different from the typical child. Children with Autism may struggle with social interaction and find themselves not being able to fit in with their peers or have a preference to play alone. Lower-functioning children may not be able to understand make-believe conc...

07/11/2025

Yes, individuals with autism can form genuine, long-lasting connections. While their way of interacting may be different, the relationships they build are deeply meaningful. With understanding, patience, and support, friendships and bonds can flourish, rooted in trust, shared interests, and mutual respect.

04/11/2025

Success does not look the same for everyone, including individuals with ASD.
Recognising personal strengths beyond academics opens doors for confidence and growth.
When we value their unique abilities, we allow them the opportunity to shine in their own time and in their own way.

While its key characteristics remain deficits in social communication and repetitive behaviours, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a spectrum disorder that can present and manifest in markedly different forms and degrees of severity. This means that no two individuals with ASD present the same way o...

31/10/2025

Every child learns differently — some through seeing, others by doing or listening. Discovering your child’s learning style helps you tailor strategies that make learning more engaging and effective. Encourage curiosity, build on their strengths, and create a positive environment that nurtures growth and confidence.

28/10/2025

Passive non-compliance happens when a child ignores instructions or acts as though they were never given.
This may not always be defiance — children might not fully understand the instruction, have difficulty focusing, or simply seek independence.
Breaking instructions into smaller steps, ensuring comprehension, and using positive reinforcement can help improve compliance over time.
Understanding the “why” behind the behaviour helps parents respond with empathy rather than frustration.

What is passive non-compliance?Passive non-compliance involves a child blatantly ignoring an authority figure – parent or guardian and acting as if the command or instruction never existed. For example, when a parent says, “it’s time for dinner!” and the child completely ignores what was sai...

24/10/2025

As parents, it’s important to recognise that siblings of children with autism also need understanding and support. Make time to listen to their feelings and explain their sibling’s behaviours in ways they can understand. Create special one-on-one moments with each child so they feel valued. Encouraging empathy and open conversations helps build stronger, more connected families.