Engaging Autism
Carers, Parents, Professionals, Understanding AutismDescription
From the renowned child psychiatrist who developed the ground-breaking Floortime approach for children with autism spectrum disorder, Engaging Autism is a clear, compassionate roadmap for parents. Unlike approaches that focus on changing specific behaviour, Dr. Greenspan’s program promotes the building blocks of healthy emotional and behavioural development, showing that children with ASD do not have a fixed, limited potential, and may often join their peers to lead full, healthy lives. With practical advice for every scenario you may face with your autistic child at any age—including sensory craving, overactivity, avoidant behaviour, eating, toilet training, developing social skills, and more—Engaging Autism offers hope for families and redefines how we see children with ASD.
Autism Tasmania acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal people as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 
Our logo symbolises the rare native Tasmania orchid (Thelymitra or sun orchid). This fascinating plant is a significant part of the flora of Tasmania. It's flowers are blue, pink, or yellow. This logo inspires our mission. Just like the autism community, this extraordinary plant blooms "only when the conditions are right!"
