Crocodiles are protected animals in Australia and they are approximately 5.2 m (17 ft) long. They have huge, powerful jaws and thick, strong tails.  Crocodiles commonly live in Northern Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.  Avoid rivers, estuaries, and coastlines where the water is murky and there are crocodile warning signs. Drag marks and flattened vegetation at the water’s edge are also good indicators of crocodiles. When you are in a crocodile habitat, it’s safest to never enter the water or be close to the water’s edge. All 31 sea snake species in Australia are venomous, however, most are docile and tend to flee from people. The two most venomous species in Australia are the yellow-bellied sea snake and the beaked sea snake.  Yellow-bellied sea snakes have yellow and black bodies and are around 1 m (3.3 ft) long, while beaked sea snakes are grey with white bands and are up to 1.4 m (4.6 ft) long. Sea snakes tend to live in tropical, warm waters, such as those in Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. Sea urchins can be a variety of colors, including red, brown, cream, and purple, and are 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) in length. These small creatures live on the seabed and are covered with mobile spines. Not all sea urchins are venomous, but the spines can still cause injuries and can be difficult to remove. Sea urchins are found throughout Australian waters.

Summary: Anticipate crocodiles in shallow fresh and saltwater. Look out for sea snakes in Northern Australia. Be wary of sea urchins in rock pools and coral reefs.


Nutritional deficiencies may make struggles worse. Making changes to your child’s diet may help your child overcome certain challenges. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are extremely important for brain development and neurological function – in fact, 20% of an infant’s brain is made up of these essential fatty acids. Insufficient levels of EFAs can produce many psychological problems. Try to incorporate small fish, meats, fish oil, and cod liver oil into your child’s diet. You can also add beef to the diet, as this supplies carnitine, which helps in the digestion of EFAs. High sugar levels have been connected to hyperactivity, and too much sugar in the bloodstream may increase anxiety and frustration. Limit candy, ice cream, baked goods, and other high-sugar products. It is especially important to avoid sugar at night, when it may disrupt your child’s sleep. The same goes for caffeine – don’t give your child anything that is likely to keep him or her awake. Some studies suggest that organic fruits and vegetables are better for autistic children because they contain fewer pesticides. Vitamin B6 is required for the production of neurotransmitters, and magnesium may prevent hyperactivity. Give your child a vitamin that includes 100% of the recommended daily allowance of these two components. Try gummy vitamins to make your child look forward to vitamins. Low iodine levels can make your child dull and lethargic, so incorporate iodized salt into your daily diet. Fresh juices contain essential vitamins and minerals, and they are a much better alternative to sodas or other “juice drinks.” For best results, offer juice that contains the pulp of the fruit (if the child can handle it) – or eat whole fruit instead.

Summary: Understand that diet can play a role in your child’s behavior. Increase your child’s intake of fatty acids. Minimize sugar. Switch to organic produce, if your family can afford it. Supplement with vitamin B6 and magnesium. Use iodized salt. Offer fresh juices.


This is the most basic way of saying "I'm sorry" to someone in French, and you should use it in most formal situations.  The phrase "Je suis" means "I am," and "désolé" means "sorry" in the form of an adjective. Write "désolé" if you're male and "désolée" if you're female. Regardless of gender, pronounce the entire phrase: zhuh swee day-zoh-lay  You should use this phrase when apologizing for something serious, apologizing to strangers, apologizing to elders, or apologizing in a professional or other formal situation. If you need to apologize for something very serious, you should say, "Je suis vraiment désolé" (male) or "Je suis vraiment désolée" (female).  The term "vraiment" means "truly" or "really." When inserted into the usual apology, you're essentially saying, "I am truly sorry." Pronounce the entire phrase: zhuh swee vray-mohn day-zoh-lay When you're in an informal situation, you can drop the "Je suis" portion of the phrase and simply state, "Désolé."  Essentially, you're dropping the words "I am" and simply saying "sorry" instead of "I am sorry." As with the formal version of the phrase, you should write "désolé" if you're male and "désolé" if you're female. Regardless of gender, pronounce the apology:day-zoh-lay  Use this phrase when issuing a quick apology to friends or other close peers. Ideally, you should only use it when the offense was relatively minor, and should opt for the formal "e suis désolé" after major offenses.
Summary: Say "Je suis désolé" in formal situations. Add "vraiment" for serious matters. Offer "désolé" in casual situations.