Autism
The steps being taken to get better treatment for Australia’s autistic people
Australia has its first assistant minister for autism and is crafting its first national autism strategy. How the rest of society steps up will be crucial.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Beautiful minds: Inside the identity politics of autism
Autism is no longer just a clinical diagnosis. For many, it’s an identity, a community and a cause.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Thousand-fold increase: What is driving the rise of autism?
Autism has changed. And it has reshaped Australia in the process. Now we are grappling with what that means.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
The ‘unique’ ABC show catering to the neurodiverse
Factual series Fizzy and Suds is a new form of early childhood entertainment that taps into divergent thinking.
- by Bridget McManus
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Disability
The Coalition’s new voice pushing for fixes to the NDIS
Senator Hollie Hughes is one of the scheme’s biggest defenders – her son has used it to access support for autism for almost eight years. But she says Bill Shorten needs to come clean about his plans to rein in growth.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Magazine
Good Weekend
The March 9 Edition
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Why has everyone suddenly got ADHD?
Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are soaring. Figuring out why is a minefield.
- by Amanda Hooton
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Victorian Parliament
Push for ‘quiet hour’ at polling booths for neurodivergent voters
Politicians are considering a call from autism activists to ban campaigners and loud noises from polling booths for an hour during elections.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Schools
School system needs to evolve to cater for changing society
A major challenge for our education system is how to ensure schools can offer enough support to the growing number of students with a disability.
- by The Herald's View
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Education
World-leading autism expert joins effort to reshape Australia’s education system
A leading autism researcher will join the national board that oversees school funding as the government takes steps to stop families flocking to the NDIS.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Can’t stand tags and tight waistbands? Try sensory-friendly clothing
Finding comfortable clothes can be an arduous task for some neurodivergent people, but sensory-friendly clothes help make fashion accessible.
- by Nell Geraets