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The latest news and updates from Asperger Services Australia
Disability advocates present plan to end barriers to work
The plan, released on Monday by People With Disability Australia (PWDA), is calling for the federal government to develop a national jobs plan that will look at “every barrier, and every part of the employment picture”. With just 53 per cent of working age people with...
The impact of improved classroom acoustics on autistic students
Autism CRC is the world's first national cooperative research effort focused on autism across the life-span and have recently released a study on the impact of improved classroom acoustics on autistic students. This project was part of the School Years Program within...
Understanding My NDIS Plan
There has been a lot of confusion about what should be in you NDIS plan. Here we found a great article from My Care Space that explains in plain English what your NDIS plan should comprise. Have a read and we hope you find useful like we did...
Flexibility in transport funding for NDIS participants
Originally posted on the Media Release NDIS Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, today announced more flexibility and increased choice for participants accessing transport funding in their plans. From 1 March 2020, NDIS participants will be able to flexibly use their...
Federal Talent Hub Job Vacancies in Brisbane and Southport
Specialisterne Australia offers an alternative for people on the autism spectrum to connect with employers who recognise the valuable contributions and talents that people on the autism spectrum can bring to their organisations. We offer a tailored workshop and...
Enlarged amygdala involved in psychiatric challenges in young girls with autism
Originally published NewsWise - Christine Wu Nordahl Newswise — Preschool-age girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face greater challenges with emotional and behavioral problems than similar age boys with ASD. These challenges are associated with a larger...
Mentoring program helping to keep people with autism at university
For young people with autism, university can be a daunting place - a new environment, new social interactions and new experiences. At most universities, students with autism are more likely to drop out than their non-autistic counterparts. But a program at a Perth...
7 Steps That Helped My Son on the Autism Spectrum Transition to Adulthood
Originally published The Mighty - Cindy Appel “I signed the lease for the apartment,” my 23-year-old son told me, “I move in 10 days from now. I also got my occupancy permit and signed up for two college classes.” This wasn’t shocking for me, because we were...
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The Pleasure and the Pain of Intimate Relationships
First Published Minds & Hearths - Dr Michelle Garnett, Clinical Psychologist Being in an intimate relationship with someone is one of the most intensely joyful and painful experiences we can have. The ecstasy of finding love, being in love, and loving...
Why everything you know about autism is wrong
Being diagnosed with autism is often seen as a tragedy. But for Jac den Houting, it was the best thing that's ever happened to them. As an autistic person, concepts like the Neurodiversity paradigm, the Social Model of Disability, and the Double Empathy Problem were...
Frozen 2 – Free Movie Tickets – SOLD OUT
Drug Arm is sponsoring this movie FROZEN 2 to be held at Eldorado Cinema Coonan Street, Indooroopilly Saturday 14 December 2019 Please arrive at 10.45 am for a 11.00 am start If you would like to receive free tickets please send a self addresses stamped envelope and...
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