Scope Blog

3 Feb 2020

How Scope helped crack the code of emotions and friendship

Working out where you fit in new social hierarchies can be hard. Check out how Scope helped Brendan crack the code with a social skill development program.

29 Jan 2020

Getting out and about if your child has a disability

There are things that you can do to make your child feel safer and to ease your anxiety. Here are strategies you can use to make outings more manageable.

12 Jan 2020

The next generation learns why communication is for everyone

Communication aids can help your child get their message across. Scope’s Communication Aid Service produces communication aids specific to individual needs.

5 Jan 2020

Finding the right activities for kids with a disability

Kids today are spoilt for choice for extracurricular activities. Looking for activities for kids with disability? Here's a list to get you started.

6 Dec 2019

Tips for travelling with a disability

If you or your travelling companion have a disability then a little extra pre-planning goes a long way towards having a fun trip.

18 Nov 2019

Chickens to the rescue

Craig was always happiest when it came to animals. When his depression and anxiety made it hard to leave his room, his love of animals turned things around.

22 Oct 2019

Is my child shy or is it a sign of autism?

Many parents ponder the question of whether their child is shy or whether their shyness is a sign of autism, as the line between the two can be quite blurry

22 Oct 2019

Autism vs ADHD: explaining the difference between the two

Autism and ADHD can get confused. There’s an overlap between the symptoms of both conditions. Here's explaining some differences between the two.

7 Oct 2019

Virtual Disability Conference 2020 – Call for papers

Have you worked on a project that looks at inclusion in people with disability? Do you have evidence to support your argument? We want to hear from you!

3 Oct 2019

Early diagnosis and how it helps your child

A key benefit of early diagnosis is that it can help you understand how your child sees the world, particularly in the case of conditions like autism.