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25/09/2025

Pam Snow is an amazing advocate for evidence-based reading and language instruction.

When a child has poor literacy, we have failed them. This talk asks why we’re getting it wrong, and how to fix it - backed by evidence, led by experts.Find o...

25/09/2025

The Trump administration has made highly controversial claims about the causes of autism and ADHD, asserting that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy increases the risk of children being diagnosed as neurodivergent.

RANZCOG joins leading clinicians and scientists worldwide in rejecting these claims. Scientific evidence shows no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD during childhood, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting the administration’s statement.

The causes of neurodivergence are incompletely understood and remain complex, involving both genetic and environmental factors. Earlier studies raising concerns about paracetamol could not determine whether the medicine itself was responsible, or whether other factors explained the association.

A much larger and stronger study, published in 2024 by Ahlqvist and colleagues, looked at 2.5 million children in Sweden. When they accounted for important factors like family history of autism/ADHD and sibling comparisons, they found no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and children developing autism or ADHD.

The use of medications during pregnancy should always balance the potential benefits against any potential harms - both of the medication and of the condition being treated - to the mother and the fetus. The Ahlqvist study provides conclusive evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the chance of neurodivergence in the offspring and therefore should be considered safe to use in pregnancy where there is a clear reason to do so.

People who are uncertain about medication use in pregnancy should discuss this with their doctor or midwife.

Learn more in a statement on the College’s website: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/paracetamol-use-in-pregnancy/

06/09/2025

We are working hard to collect raffle prizes for this year’s light it red, red carpet event in Adelaide.
All the money will raise on the evening will be used to support our mission for all people living with dyslexia to be understood, acknowledged and to have equal access to opportunity.
If you would like to make a donation of any kind, we would really appreciate it. Please get in touch with us at events@codereadnetwork.org
Thank you for your support!

06/09/2025

A passionate dyslexia advocate and an inspiring voice making a difference.

Join us at the Red Carpet Event as Bill brings his passion, insight, and heart to the stage in support of dyslexia awareness.

Get ready for a night of impact and celebration!

𝐓𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.

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06/09/2025

28/03/2025

The Triple P parenting program has now been expanded with a new module for parents of neurodiverse children. This is a great program for getting hints and tips on a wide range of social and emotional issues for kids.

Our new online parenting program can help you:
✅ Build a strong, loving connection with your child
✅ Get support to help make getting out the door, bedtimes and communication easier
✅ Guide their emotions and behaviour, positively
✅ Choose from 25 ideas and strategies you can adapt to your child’s needs, strengths and abilities.

Plus, it’s FREE, you don’t need a diagnosis or referral.

Find out more, or sign up here https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/parenting-courses/stepping-stones-triple-p-online/

20/02/2025

Thankfully many of our local schools have implemented several of the same evidence-based strategies.

10/01/2025

We hope all our clients and their families had a great Christmas break. We are looking forward to hearing all about your adventures when the clinic opens again on the 20th of January.

Here is a photo of some "Minecraft Trees" taken in Pompei, Italy for our young Minecraft fans.

08/10/2024

Amazing effort and advocacy by our favourite NFP, Code REaD Dyslexia Network. The positive change in the mental health of kids who receive evidence based literacy instruction and accommodation is inspiring.

13/06/2024

As strong advocates of evidence-based practices in schools, this is very welcome news. This is a major step to helping the 1 in 4 children who aren't proficient readers in Victoria.

The Allan Labor Government will embed evidence-based teaching and learning in the Education State – responding to the latest evidence by putting explicit teaching in every classroom. This includes best practice teaching of phonics in the early years.Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announc...

23/04/2024

This is why Monopoly will never appear in the Think.Talk Therapy Services games cupboard.