by geraldjim | Mar 22, 2019 | News
We wish to advise all our subscribers, supporters, volunteers and friends that the Asperger Centre at Virginia will be closed from Friday 17 May 2019. This decision was a difficult one for the Board of Directors but a necessary one. The decision recognises that the...
by Stefanie | Mar 11, 2019 | News
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)00337-2/fulltext?fbclid=IwAR3OSqF3hlnEl8sQ0_STzbZJEAjVo1-TwipC2FF1ghFec-2bnkOkpPHcJhM Perspectives www.thelancet.com Vol 386 October 3, 2015 1329 Book Leo Kanner, Hans Asperger, and the discovery of...
by Stefanie | Feb 21, 2019 | News
A new study has shown that there is an overlap in the behaviour traits of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Autism Spectrum Conditions (or autism for short). This could mean many people may be receiving the wrong diagnosis and not getting...
by Stefanie | Feb 19, 2019 | News
Specialisterne Australia We are looking forward to speaking at the upcoming Neurodiversity and Employment Symposium in Brisbane in May. The event aims to raise awareness of the positive impact and competitive advantage that comes from hiring a neurodiverse workforce....
by geraldjim | Feb 2, 2019 | News
A short documentary highlighting the challenges faced by young people with severe autism and their families – and the amazing things they can achieve given the right support. We hope that this film will help more people to understand what autism is, and demonstrate...
by geraldjim | Nov 17, 2018 | News
The NDIA has launched a pilot which will use independent health professionals with experience in disability to undertake functional assessments, so that participants are able to access and use appropriate supports through the NDIS. Formed as part of the improvements...
