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Autism

Families panicked about ‘rushed’ roll out of Thriving Kids: survey

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Over 1500 families and young people with disability have responded to a nation-wide survey which revealed 80 percent of participants believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves little time to prepare, risking vital supports. The survey, by Children and Young People with Disability Australia, was launched following NDIS Minister Mark Butler’s announcement of program …

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Link between autistic-like traits and problematic gaming

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People who have autistic-like traits, but fall short of a clinical diagnosis, are at risk of problematic gaming, according to a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study exploring factors leading to gaming disorders. Concerns over problematic video gaming have increased in recent years, with a billion new gamers emerging since 2015. Co-Author, Professor Kim Caudwell …

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Minister for Disability announces $2bn foundational supports program

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As the National Disability Insurance Scheme struggles to sustain demand, the government has turned its attention to Foundational Supports – a tier of “community-based” supports outside of the Scheme.   Last Wednesday saw Minister for Disability, Mark Butler, announce the 2-billion-dollar Thriving Kids Program, shifting towards that tier, while cutting some from NDIS – a move …

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