Mental Health Support Lines
Lifeline
13 11 14
CAMHS Crisis Connect
1800 048 636
Parenting Line
9272 1466 or 1800 654 432
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
(Aboriginal Health & Medical Support Service)
9421 3888
Helpful Websites and Resources for Families
Perth Kids Hub: https://perthkidshub.com.au/
ADHD WA: https://www.adhdwa.org/
Yellow Ladybugs: https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/
Perth Autism Parents Handbook (DDWA): https://ddwa.org.au/resources/autism-parents-handbook/
Attwood & Garnett Events: https://attwoodandgarnettevents.com/
Intune Pathways (Kristy Forbes): https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/
Nicola's Top Recommended Books
Books for Parents
*The ADHD Go-To-Guide - Professor Desiree Silva and Dr Michelle Toner
*The Explosive Child - Dr Ross Greene
*The Whole Brain Child - Dr Daniel Siegel
*Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain - Dr Daniel Siegel
*The Autism Discussion Page Series - Bill Nason
Book for Children & Adolescents
Younger Kids:
*My Brain is a Race Car - Nell Harris
*The Brain Forest - Sandhya Menon
Teens & Tweens:
*The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide - Yenn Purkins & Tanya Masterman
*Different, Not Less - Chloe Hayden