Most parents of a child on the autism spectrum want their child to talk or talk better. We feel closer to a child who talks...
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People with disability often say that the most disabling aspect of disability is not their “impairment” – but rather the invisible barrier to their participation…
NDIS Eligibility Under Review – ProBonoAustralia
Growing concerns over the NDIA’s announcement that it is reviewing the NDIS eligibility guidelines for Autism. Our CEO shares her views with ProBono News.
Chill Out is carving up the social scene in Brisbane
Chill Out is Code Blue for Autism’s social networking program for young adults on the autism spectrum. Designed specifically for participants enrolled in Chill, the...
Early intervention is key…then what??
Our son Liam was diagnosed with Autism in 2003. Back then, our only reference was “Rainman” and like most parents, we were told our child...
Photography helping 4 year old with Autism to socialise – ABC News
The story of Max and his camera… How early intervention helped this young man find a way to experience the world.
Autism surge triggers rationing of NDIS services – The Australian
Our CEO Nicole Rogerson weighs in on the state of early intervention funding under the NDIS.
Outsourcing NDIS contact centres to Serco – The Guardian
Our CEO, Nicole Rogerson, weighs in on Serco helping run the NDIA contact centres under a two-year contract.
Top tips for successfully transitioning from high school
Young adults on the autism spectrum sometimes struggle with the transition from high school to post-school activities. Research indicates that people on the spectrum are...
Normal is just a setting…
This headline is just one of the snippets of insight that come from the annual Focus On Ability (FOA) Short Film Festival. For ten years...