Scientists developing AI test to detect autism in 10 minutes

Scientists developing AI test to detect autism in 10 minutes

An artificial intelligence-powered tool could offer hope to children and young people who currently have to wait years for a developmental disability diagnosis.

  • byAmber Schultz

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Perth family’s story shows how childcare investment can save the NDIS
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Perth family’s story shows how childcare investment can save the NDIS

Stories like Alianna’s and Michele’s are the human reality that lies behind the newspaper headlines and pundits’ takes on how much we are paying for the NDIS.

  • byJay Weatherill
The NDIS saved Angelique’s family. But in another world,she would not have needed it

The NDIS saved Angelique’s family. But in another world,she would not have needed it

NDIS 2.0 will aim to establish a new disability system that picks up children’s developmental challenges earlier and delivers a range of supports at home,childcare or school.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
WA education minister apologises to students with disabilities,announces review

WA education minister apologises to students with disabilities,announces review

An autism expert will take part in the review to better support children in the state system,and help is on the way for teachers coping with “complex behaviour”.

  • byHolly Thompson
Almost two years after a referral,Mariam’s son is finally getting the help he needs

Almost two years after a referral,Mariam’s son is finally getting the help he needs

There’s a two-year wait time to screen children for developmental delays at services across Greater Sydney,with children missing out on crucial support.

  • byAmber Schultz
School funding stoush looms over spiralling autism costs
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School funding stoush looms over spiralling autism costs

The NDIS review will land as school funding negotiations are set to begin in full next year.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
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Shorten flags autism changes,says NDIS ‘can’t be surrogate school system’

Shorten flags autism changes,says NDIS ‘can’t be surrogate school system’

Federal and state governments are considering the findings of an independent review seeking to make the $40 billion scheme more sustainable.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
The NDIS is being rorted,but not by autistic people like me
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The NDIS is being rorted,but not by autistic people like me

People with autism are made to feel like we’re ripping off the system. But we know who the real villains are.

  • byElena Filipczyk
The unique factor that could explain why autism rates in Australia are growing faster than the global average

The unique factor that could explain why autism rates in Australia are growing faster than the global average

Autism has become more prevalent among children in Australia than in Canada,the UK and the US. This researcher says one factor could explain why.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Self-diagnosis is on the rise,but is TikTok really to blame?

Self-diagnosis is on the rise,but is TikTok really to blame?

Unverified information often presented by people with no qualifications is spreading like wildfire on social media. But it’s not all bad news.

  • byBianca Denny
How some Australian companies are supporting neurodiverse employees

How some Australian companies are supporting neurodiverse employees

From installing dimmer switches to “no pressure” office gatherings,being neuro-inclusive is becoming increasingly important to some Australian organisations.

  • bySue White