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Starting school when you have autism
As kindergarten students of 2013 complete their first school year, a new crop of children are getting ready for their turn at this pivotal milestone.
Scheme will cover cost of autism treatment
The national disability insurance scheme will cover ''most'' people with autism and could pay the full cost of early intervention programs, Disability Reform Minister Jenny Macklin has declared in the latest clue as to what the $22 billion-a-year scheme will cover.
Children with autism
How I learned to let go of the urge to 'fix' my son
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Where are all the children with disabilities?
The choice to share our family's story wasn't an easy one, but we're doing it to help others with disabilities.
Invisible women, lost girls: To be female on the autism spectrum
Female autism often expresses itself differently.
Can meditation help kids with autism better cope with sensory overload?
Gaining control over the relationship between their mind and their body is a major challenge for many kids on the spectrum.
New autism guidelines aim to improve access to services
Current rules about who meets the eligibility criteria are patchy and inconsistent.
I want to spend more time with my special needs son
A tricky situation made all the more so because the parents don't speak.
Molly was denied support she needs at school. Her family want answers
Parents say their child, who has high-needs, is being forced into mainstream schooling because they live over the border.
7 ways to support parents of kids with special needs
And what not to do.
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Should this neighbour have complained about an autistic boy?
"Expressing our emotional needs can be a tricky business. I’m autistic, and I know that it can take a lot of work."
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New blood and urine test could detect autism
The test is believed to be the first of its kind and could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
My son with autism was having a great day at the park, until someone called the police
It had been a good day at the park. A miracle day, in fact, for our family.
Sensory playgrounds offer more than a swing and slide to engage children
Traditional playgrounds present a range obstacles for some children.
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