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Practical guidance, therapy insights, and expert articles from the Queensland Therapy Center team, written for families, carers, and educators.

Speech Therapy for Autism: A Guide for Families and Autistic Adults
Speech Pathology12 min read

Speech Therapy for Autism: A Guide for Families and Autistic Adults

What speech therapy for autism involves, how AAC works, what the evidence says about common approaches, and how NDIS, Thriving Kids and Medicare can help.

Wenjin Zhang

16 October 2026

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What Does a Support Worker Do? A Guide for NDIS Participants and Families
NDIS & Funding12 min read

What Does a Support Worker Do? A Guide for NDIS Participants and Families

What NDIS support workers do day to day, what they don't do, the checks that protect you, how plans pay for them in 2026, and how to choose a provider.

Wenjin Zhang

16 October 2026

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What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? A Guide for Families and Adults
Occupational Therapy12 min read

What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? A Guide for Families and Adults

What occupational therapists do, how they help children and adults, what happens at a first appointment, and how NDIS and Medicare can help with costs.

Wenjin Zhang

16 October 2026

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NDIS Support Worker Rates 2026-27: A Guide for Participants and Families
NDIS & Funding13 min read

NDIS Support Worker Rates 2026-27: A Guide for Participants and Families

The 2026-27 NDIS maximum prices for support workers, who they apply to, why evenings and weekends cost more, and what to check with a provider.

Wenjin Zhang

16 October 2026

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What Does a Speech Pathologist Do? A Guide for Families and Adults
Speech Pathology8 min read

What Does a Speech Pathologist Do? A Guide for Families and Adults

What speech pathologists help with, what happens at the first visit, whether you need a referral, and how the NDIS, Medicare and health funds can help with costs.

Wenjin Zhang

9 October 2026

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Occupational Therapy for Autism: How OT Supports Autistic Children and Adults
Occupational Therapy8 min read

Occupational Therapy for Autism: How OT Supports Autistic Children and Adults

What occupational therapy for autism involves, what OTs work on with children and adults, what the evidence says about sensory therapy, and how to pay for it.

Wenjin Zhang

8 October 2026

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NDIS Funding for Autism: A 2026 Guide for Brisbane Families and Adults
NDIS & Funding10 min read

NDIS Funding for Autism: A 2026 Guide for Brisbane Families and Adults

How NDIS funding for autism works in 2026: who can get it, what it pays for, the October 2026 budget changes, Thriving Kids, and other help in Queensland.

Wenjin Zhang

7 October 2026

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Why Early Intervention Matters for Young Children
Early Intervention4 min read

Why Early Intervention Matters for Young Children

What early intervention is, what it can support, why play and family routines matter, and how to get early support through the NDIS in 2026.

Imogen Madden

23 August 2026

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Helping Children Communicate, Connect and Grow with Confidence
Speech Pathology3 min read

Helping Children Communicate, Connect and Grow with Confidence

How our speech pathologists help children communicate for everyday life, learning, play and friendships, what speech therapy looks like, and when to get in touch.

Wenjin Zhang

21 August 2026

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Signs Your Child May Benefit from Speech Therapy
Speech Pathology4 min read

Signs Your Child May Benefit from Speech Therapy

Communication is one of the most important skills a child develops in their early years. Here's how to recognise when extra support could make all the difference.

Wenjin Zhang

12 June 2025

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What is ABA Therapy and How Does It Help Children with Autism?
Behaviour Support3 min read

What is ABA Therapy and How Does It Help Children with Autism?

Applied Behaviour Analysis is one of the most researched approaches for supporting children with autism. We break down what it actually involves and how it works in practice.

Molly Perkins

28 May 2025

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How Occupational Therapy Builds School Readiness
Occupational Therapy2 min read

How Occupational Therapy Builds School Readiness

Starting school is a big milestone, and for some children, extra preparation can make all the difference. Occupational therapy plays a powerful role in getting kids truly ready.

Chloey Leung

10 May 2025

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Navigating NDIS Funding for Your Child's Therapy
NDIS & Funding4 min read

Navigating NDIS Funding for Your Child's Therapy

A practical guide to NDIS funding for your child's therapy: who is eligible, the early childhood approach, which part of the plan pays for therapy, and plan reassessments.

Wenjin Zhang

22 April 2025

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