ACCESS Paediatric Clinic

ACCESS Paediatric Clinic Paediatric service

10/10/2025

If you're a parent, educator, therapist, clinician or support worker for autistic children, I bet you've come across this story at some point!

Story of Arlo recurs time and time again, as we fail to understand and accommodate needs for autistic kids.

Its not uncommon to see AuDHD young ones being pushed out of mainstream classrooms due to aggressive behaviour!

So what does that behaviour teach us?

Its a communication...it tells us their nervous system is in Survival Mode! In frequent or constant "fight or flight" mode. This occurs as the world around them is changing too quickly, unpredictably and with overstimulated environments in school or educational settings. Often one to one support and Coregulation is not possible!

A nervous system feeling unsafe can not learn! It first needs safety then connection to be able to engage!

When we provided the connection, slower transitions, fewer demands, adjusted times, room for movement, resets for dysregulation not consequences then little Arlo could learn to be calm again!

Interested? More lived experience inspirations are featured in my book "What's my colour on the spectrum?"

https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=whats+my+colour+on+the+spectrum&crid=IA4FLHRXG1YQ&sprefix=whats+my+colour+on+the+spectrum%2Caps%2C504&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

📖✨ You’re invited!Join Dr Krishna at the official launch of her debut book, What’s My Colour on the Spectrum? 🎉Come alon...
26/09/2025

📖✨ You’re invited!
Join Dr Krishna at the official launch of her debut book, What’s My Colour on the Spectrum? 🎉
Come along to celebrate, hear the story behind the Rainbow Model, and be part of a movement that’s changing how we see autism and neurodiversity. 🌈
👉 Don’t miss it — Woodcroft library, Sunday 19th October from 2pm to 3:30pm. Get your free ticket by scanning the code below


















This acknowledgement is dedicated to parents, educators, and clinicians who provide care and support to autistic childre...
22/09/2025

This acknowledgement is dedicated to parents, educators, and clinicians who provide care and support to autistic children and young people.

We are delighted to introduce a valuable resource that utilises neurodiversity-affirming approaches to support these kids, focusing on adapting environments and expectations.

The book, "What's my colour on the spectrum?" is available on Amazon, with anticipated availability in bookstores and libraries in the near future.

Please share with your friends and family who could use this resource!

https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=whats+my+colour+on+the+spectrum&crid=IA4FLHRXG1YQ&sprefix=whats+my+colour+on+the+spectrum%2Caps%2C504&ref=nb_sb_noss_1







21st September – International Day of Peace -Peace begins at home 🌿
21/09/2025

21st September – International Day of Peace -Peace begins at home 🌿

Huge surprise seeing Dr Krishna's debut book topping Amazon charts! Though bestseller status might be fleeting, we're so...
13/09/2025

Huge surprise seeing Dr Krishna's debut book topping Amazon charts! Though bestseller status might be fleeting, we're soaking up every moment!

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who backed this project!
Our hope is that neurodivergent kids' stories inspire widespread understanding and drive meaningful change!

💛 10 September – World Su***de Prevention Day 💛💡 If you’re concerned about your child’s emotional wellbeing, seek suppor...
10/09/2025

💛 10 September – World Su***de Prevention Day 💛
💡 If you’re concerned about your child’s emotional wellbeing, seek support early. You are not alone.
***dePreventionDay

Rethinking Autism Beyond the Diagnosis 🌈If you are a child psychologist, allied health therapist, paediatrician, child p...
08/09/2025

Rethinking Autism Beyond the Diagnosis 🌈

If you are a child psychologist, allied health therapist, paediatrician, child psychiatrist or a parent of autistic kids or youth.

You’ll know this: no two autistic children present the same way.

Some struggle with aggression, some with anxiety, others with social isolation, school avoidance, or big feelings that overwhelm them. Some thrive with minimal support despite early develipmental delays, while others require intensive help navigating daily transitions, and so on...

The DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual) gives us a structure for identifying autism traits and categorising support needs. But it doesn’t answer the deeper questions:
👉 Why do children with the same diagnostic level present so differently?
👉 How can we make sense of these variations in a way that helps families and professionals alike?

Over years of listening, observing, and working alongside children and their families, I (Dr Krishna) began to notice distinct clusters of characteristics based on "inter-sectionality" of associated neurodiversities. Patterns that helped better understand each child’s perspective, their struggles, and their strengths.

This led to the development of the Rainbow Model of Autism Understanding — a dynamic way of viewing autistic experiences through the metaphor of colours.
This isn't a diagnostic framework or alternative to existing research. It is a philosophical and psychosocial way of understanding complexity of individual situations.

Each “colour” reflects a unique social-emotional profile, shaped not only by innate differences and lived experiences but also by the micro-environment of parents, educators, peers, therapists, and others who surround the child.

Each colour is dynamic, a child can be shifting from one to other profile based on the supports or adversities they face! There can be combined profiles too!

✨ My (Dr Krishna's) new book, “What’s My Colour on the Spectrum?”, explores these seven colour profiles, their challenges, and most importantly, the supports that can truly make a difference.

This work is not just for clinicians — but for anyone in a child’s micro-environment who wants to understand their needs more deeply and help them flourish!

If you’d like to explore this perspective with us, we'd love for you to check out the book here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Whats-My-Colour-Spectrum-supporting-ebook/dp/B0FPCPGYQY?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🌈 Because every child deserves to be seen!




🥕Healthy habits - Small changes = big benefits!Our clinic partners with trusted providers who use rooms within our space...
07/09/2025

🥕Healthy habits - Small changes = big benefits!
Our clinic partners with trusted providers who use rooms within our space to deliver specialised services. Anna from Nourish Little Lives, a qualified children’s nutritionist, offers appointments here at the clinic. Bookings are made directly through Anna at 👉 nourishlittlelives@gmail.com

Happy National Nutrition week!Appointments with Anna can be booked directly via Nourish Little Lives 👉 nourishlittlelive...
05/09/2025

Happy National Nutrition week!
Appointments with Anna can be booked directly via Nourish Little Lives 👉 nourishlittlelives@gmail.com

🌟 International Youth Day – 12 August 🌟 Today, we celebrate every young person. 💛
11/08/2025

🌟 International Youth Day – 12 August 🌟
Today, we celebrate every young person. 💛

🌈 Medical Rooms for Rent with immediate availability!🌿Are you an Allied health professional looking for a warm, child-fo...
11/08/2025

🌈 Medical Rooms for Rent with immediate availability!
🌿Are you an Allied health professional looking for a warm, child-focused space?
Contact us at Director@accesspaediatricclinic.com.au to arrange a tour and discuss options

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107 Main Road
McLaren Vale, SA
5171

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