Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
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Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4) is the national grassroots advocacy organization providing systemic advocacy for autistic people and others living with ASD. A4 aims to represent the views of its members at the federal/national level.
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
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“Having support at the right time … that would have been a life-changing experience,” she said ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
8h ago
Because Chantel was screaming in agony, they say workers were able to understand their suffering. But that level of attention isn't typical ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
8h ago
Stewart Kelly, 45, died at Robina Hospital in August last year from starvation and dehydration during a 33-day admission ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
1w ago
The national 2022 Assessing Fitness to Drive standards are the first to list autism as a condition that "should be assessed individually", which may involve a practical assessment ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
1w ago
A diagnosis of autism is unlikely to be enough to guarantee future access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the government prepares to clarify that individualised packages were designed only for Australians with profound disabilities ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
1w ago
An advocate for people with disabilities has criticised as “unhelpful” and “misleading” reports suggesting families are pursuing autism diagnoses because they see the NDIS as a financial opportunity ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
1w ago
Ahead of the release of the government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) , the topic taking centre stage is the diagnosis of autism. Over one third of people accessing the scheme list it as a primary disability ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
1w ago
“Having support at the right time … that would have been a life-changing experience,” she said ..read more
Mainstream Australian classrooms 'not prepared' to educate the expanding cohort of autistic students
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
1w ago
"I would bet that most of my teachers did not understand what autism was," he said ..read more
Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia
3w ago
The need for a diagnosis of autism early in a child’s life to secure NDIS support may have “unforeseen consequences” as they face the long-term stigma of being labelled disabled, National Disability Insurance Agency chair Kurt Fearnley says ..read more