Autism
Families panicked about ‘rushed’ roll out of Thriving Kids: survey
Over 1500 families and young people with disability have responded to a nation-wide survey which revealed 80 percent of participants......
Experts at odds with Trump’s stance on autism
The Trump Administration have announced that the drug leucovorin (also known as folinic acid) will soon be available to treat......
Link between autistic-like traits and problematic gaming
People who have autistic-like traits, but fall short of a clinical diagnosis, are at risk of problematic gaming, according......
Minister for Disability announces $2bn foundational supports program
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme struggles to sustain demand, the government has turned its attention to Foundational Supports –......
Thousands of Australians to be left out of disability support
Efforts to rein in spending in the NDIS are leaving autistic children, families and service providers without an immediate alternative.......
Greens call for Medicare to include ADHD and autism assessments
Under what have been loosely termed ‘Robin Hood reforms,’ The Greens have announced a number of policies, including their latest......
National autism strategy draft: is Australia a step closer to improving life outcomes?
The medical profession has backed the federal government’s draft strategy aimed at improving the work and life prospects for Australians......
Autism Awareness Month: why Asperger’s Syndrome is an outdated term
April is Autism Awareness Month, and over the last decade much has changed in the way we understand and talk......
NDIS shifts focus: personalised autism support
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is making significant updates in how it supports people with autism, shifting from focusing......
Access to education for Australians with disabilities still a challenge
Last week, the Disability Royal Commission released a report about the NDIS and the challenges Australians with disabilities face when......