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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.
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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.
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'I can remember every single day of my life'
Rebecca Sharrock is one of about 60 people in the world identified as having a very unusual memory Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, which means she is unable to forget any day of her life and is constantly reliving her past.
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The question about my son's virginity I never thought I'd ask
"So, how much to initiate my son sexually?" are just not the words a law-abiding, middle-aged mum ever expects to say.
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The challenges of parenting with a disability are not what you think they are
Having a disabled parent can teach children understanding, compassion and empathy, about diversity, and that yes, sometimes life is hard.
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Dad's Blockbuster effort for son with autism
What did devoted dad Hector Zuniga do when his son's favourite store closed down leaving the 20-year-old, who has autism, devastated? He built him a new one, of course.
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Airport launches sensory room for children with autism
In a European first, Shannon Airport in Ireland has launched a sensory room for children and families with autism and special needs.
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Boy with autism and his mum 'shamed and belittled' by parents at park
"We have to be able to leave our houses," said the devastated mum.
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Behind the 'mask': why Ella asked for Barbie dolls she didn't want
Six-year-old Ella asked for Barbie dolls and pink, sparkly clothing for her birthday. But the dolls were left in the drawer, and the clothes went unworn. What was going on?
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Boy with special needs left on bus for 6 hours
A boy with special needs has spent the day locked inside a school bus near Wollongong, after he missed his school drop-off and was unwittingly left at an area depot.
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Theatres open up 'autism-friendly' shows for kids who need to twist and shout
Hundreds of parents and children will be able to enjoy a special matinee performance of Disney's Aladdin The Musical in a judgement-free "autism-friendly" environment, presented in association with Autism Awareness Australia.
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Snake oil or saviour? The coloured spectacles sparking controversy
They are the blue, yellow and rose-coloured glasses polarising the dyslexic community.
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'Appalling and heartless': Sydney doctor forced to leave country because of disabled daughter
A 16-year-old girl with autism who has been living in Australia for eight years could be deported within weeks because she failed immigration medical assessments and the Assistant Immigration Minister has refused to intervene.
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