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Posted inImpact stories Supports and practices for daily living

Supporting neurodivergent young people in the United Kingdom

Findings from the landmark Lancet Commission on Autism are shaping UK policy, providing evidence for more integrated and equitable support for neurodivergent children and young people.
Posted by Alex Haschek October 24, 2024
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GYM-SPARC: Improving gym accessibility for young adults with disability

The GYM-SPARC project is breaking down barriers to gym participation for young adults with disability by equipping fitness professionals with practical, inclusive support strategies.
Posted by Alex Haschek September 1, 2024
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Posted inImpact stories SACS

SACS inclusion in Australian policy and guidelines

The SACS tool, now embedded in major Australian health policies and guidelines, is transforming early autism identification and fostering faster access to vital support.
Posted by Alex Haschek June 25, 2024
FASD diagnostic guidelines in New Zealand, focusing on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, published in 2020
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Informing clinical diagnostic guidelines in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Our research on developmental disabilities in migrant and Indigenous children has directly shaped New Zealand’s national FASD diagnostic guidelines.
Posted by Alex Haschek May 6, 2024
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Early autism identification in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Aotearoa’s largest rollout of the world-leading SACS tool is transforming early autism identification by training hundreds of professionals to deliver culturally responsive, life-changing support.
Posted by Alex Haschek March 22, 2024
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Suicide Response Project

The Suicide Response Project, co-designed with Autistic and LGBTQIA+ communities, delivers accessible, lived-experience-led resources to challenge stigma and save lives.
Posted by Alex Haschek September 1, 2023

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