Tag: Autism
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Australia Offers to Delay NDIS Autism Changes in Exchange for Hospital and Disability Funding Deal
Overview The Australian government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed a staged approach to reforming autism services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Officials say the plan would delay the start of a new early-intervention program for autism until a broader hospitals and disability funding agreement with the states is secured. The…
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Labor Offers to Delay NDIS Autism Changes in Exchange for Hospital and Disability Funding Deal
Summary of the Proposal The Albanese government has floated a conditional plan that ties changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) autism early-intervention program to a broader, negotiated funding deal with Australian states. Under the approach, the start of a new program aimed at early intervention services for autistic children would be postponed, while…
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Labor negotiates pause on NDIS autism changes tied to hospital and disability funding deal
Labor offers pause on NDIS autism changes to secure hospital and disability funding deal The Albanese government has proposed a strategic pause on a planned reform to autism early intervention services, signaling a broader bargaining tactic with states. The move aims to secure momentum on a under-fire national package for hospitals and disability funding, while…
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Covid Long-Term Effects: Trump Policy Disconnect and New Research
Understanding the Disconnect: Policy and Emerging Science Federal policy in 2020–2021 aimed to balance immediate public health needs with economic and political considerations. As the pandemic evolved, researchers began uncovering potential long-term consequences of the virus that extend beyond the acute illness. These findings—ranging from neurological changes to impacts on developmental outcomes—prompt questions about whether…
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Navigating Sleep Challenges in Toddlers with Autism: A Practical Guide for Exhausted Parents
Understanding the sleep struggle in toddlers with autism For many families, a toddler’s irregular sleep can feel like a relentless loop. When autism enters the picture, sleep challenges often intensify due to sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or routine disruptions. Parents may wake multiple times at night and face early mornings that never seem to end. The…
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Navigating a Toddler’s Autism Diagnosis: Sleep, Support & Hope
Facing the Diagnosis: A New Normal for Parents When a toddler is diagnosed with autism, it can feel like a door you never intended to open has suddenly swung wide, revealing a world of questions, rituals, and unknowns. For many families, the first days are a blur of doctor visits, sleep-deprived nights, and a powerful…
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Navigating Sleep Struggles: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Toddler with Autism
Understanding the Sleep Challenge When a toddler is diagnosed with autism, sleep often becomes a frontline concern for families. Irregular sleep patterns, frequent night awakenings, and difficulty settling can extend into weeks and months, affecting mood, daytime focus, and family dynamics. The goal isn’t just more hours in bed; it’s calmer nights that support a…
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Autistic Boy Gains Confidence Through Street Chess Malaysia
When a chessboard becomes a classroom Tuesday evenings in Seremban transform a busy hawker area into a quiet learning space. Under the hum of traffic and the clatter of dishes, a 12-year-old boy sits behind a simple chessboard, waiting for his next opponent. What begins as a pastime on a street corner has evolved into…
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Autistic Boy Gains Confidence Through Street Chess in Malaysia
Finding Confidence at a Street Chess Table In the bustling evening hours at the Senawang Prima hawker area in Seremban, a humble street chess table becomes a small stage for a boy’s growing courage. A 12-year-old autistic student sits quietly behind a worn wooden chessboard, his eyes tracking each move as the surrounding plates clatter…
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Autistic Boy Finds Confidence and Community Through Street Chess in Malaysia
Street Chess, Big Changes: How a Simple Board Became a Confidence Builder In the heart of Seremban’s Senawang Prima hawker area, a quiet chess table becomes a focal point for a 12-year-old boy who is on a remarkable personal journey. Surrounded by the clatter of plates, the hum of evening traffic, and the lively chatter…