Short Talk: Understanding and Supporting Children with ASD

Every child experiences the world differently. Understanding how children on the autism spectrum think, communicate, and interact with the world around them can help us better recognise their needs and support their development. Join us for a short talk exploring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. The session will offer insights into children's developmental needs and practical ways parents and caregivers can support their growth, communication and wellbeing in everyday life. This event is in person only. About the Speaker Dr Jaimie Northam is the Director of the Child Development Clinic at Western Sydney University (WSU) and a lecturer in Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology. Her work focuses on the mental health of children, adolescents and families, with research interests in emotional development, emotion regulation and evidence-based early intervention. Event Details Date: Monday, 7 December 2026 Time: 10am - 12pm Venue: Level 4, Innovation Quarter, Western Sydney University (160 Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead, NSW 2145) Getting Here Note that parking is limited at the Innovation Quarter - for more parking information, click here. If you'd like to travel by public transport, we are conveniently located next to the Westmead train station and light rail station (a short 3-min walk away). Program 10:00am - Registration 10:15am - Short Talk and Q&A 11:30am - Tour of BabyLab (optional) 12:00pm - End of program About Western Sydney University Child Development Clinic The Western Sydney University Child Development Clinic provides children and young people aged 4 to 17 years with low cost psychometric assessment and treatment services. This includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of developmental, cognitive, academic or behavioural difficulties. The psychometric assessments offered at the Child Development Clinic include: • Intellectual Developmental Disorder • Autism Spectrum Disorderˆ • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder • Specific Learning Disorder About BabyLab at MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University BabyLab is a non-profit research centre at the MARCS Institute, Western Sydney University. Children aged 3 months to 5 years are invited to take part in safe and simple research activities that help us understand how children learn language and other skills. Each time you participate, you’ll receive a $30 gift voucher and a toy/book of your choice, and your child gets to graduate – from Bachelor’s all the way to Emeritus Professor! Register with BabyLab: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/babylab/get-involved/register Organisers of this Event: