Autism & Social Communication Resources for Families:
The Soundmill Centre Adelaide
Supporting Children with Autism and Social Communication Differences
Children with autism experience communication, play, and social connection in diverse and individual ways. Many children with autism have unique strengths in how they think, learn, and engage with the world, alongside differences in how they communicate and interact with others.
Some children with autism develop spoken language later, some use alternative or augmentative ways to communicate, and others may benefit from support to navigate social communication across different environments. These resources provide families with respectful, evidence-informed information about autism, communication development, and ways to support meaningful connection and participation.
Raising Children Network – Autism & Communication
Australian guide explaining how autism affects speech, language, and social communication
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) – Communication
Practical information for families, including speech and language strategies
Autism CRC – Evidence-Based Guides
Australia’s national autism research centre, with free, evidence-based resources for families
The Hanen Centre – More Than Words
Internationally respected program designed for parents of young children with autism
Positive Partnerships – Family Resources
Government-supported program offering free online resources, workshops for people with ASD
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Every child born in South Australia receives a Blue Book to track their health and development milestones .
These resources are intended as a general guide and do not replace an individual assessment or diagnosis. Every child with autism is unique, and communication and social development can look different for each child. If you would like guidance, reassurance, or support around your child’s communication, play, or social interaction, our speech pathologists are here to help.