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May 10, 2022
Creating sports pathways for children with a disability
Participation rates in sport for children with a disability are far lower than their peers without a disability.
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April 12, 2022
Helping young autistic adults grow their independence
Chill Online - there is no other program like it. Enrol now for Term 3!
Adulthood
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April 11, 2022
Community Spotlight - Paddy's Pickup
We catch up with Canberra mum & her autistic son Paddy about their business Paddy's Pickup.
Adulthood
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Early years
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March 10, 2022
Epilepsy and autism
A person with epilepsy is almost 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than someone in the general population.
Parenting
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Early years
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Adulthood
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March 1, 2022
Gender identity, sexual orientation and autism
There is growing recognition that gender and sexuality appear to be more varied among autistic people.
Adulthood
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Autism news
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Parenting
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February 23, 2022
Autism in Women
Autism in women can look different to autism in men, with many women getting diagnosed in adulthood.
Adulthood
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Autism news
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Early years
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