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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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New study shows kids with autism can improve their reading comprehension
Autistic kids are biologically handicapped when it comes to reading comprehension. But thanks to a new study, we now know they can catch up.
Tim Sharp who has autism now successful artist with cartoon hero Laser Beak Man
What would you do if the doctor told you your three-year-old child would never love you?
Children with autism aren't necessarily visual learners
Children with autism are often described as "visual learners" and said to "think in pictures", but the findings from a new study contradicts this notion.
How to support a parent of a child with special needs
If someone you love, know, or even come into contact with casually has a child with special needs, there are some things you do to better support your friend.
Autistic boy Tyrone Sevilla allowed to stay in Australia, Immigration Minister confirmed
After having their visa application rejected, Tyrone and Maria Sevilla receive some good news.
Students with disabilities: One in four refused enrolment, most get inadquate support, survey shows
One in four students with disabilities have been refused enrolment and many are regularly excluded from excursions and extra-curricular activities a new survey has found.
Watch: 10-year-old Down syndrome girl's reaction to becoming a cheerleader
Lacey Parker's mum filmed her daughter's excitement when she found out she was going to be a cheerleader.
Mum photographs kids with special needs, captures their true spirits
Renee Bergeron's son was born with a rare congenital heart defect, but he's still the biggest superhero around.
New York mum petitions to make flying safer for people with autism
After a horrific experience flying with her autistic daughter, Beth Joy Papaleo is doing something about it.
Hope for autistic boy who may be deported
The immigration minister has indicated he might be willing to let a 10-year-old autistic boy at risk of deportation remain in Australia.
Autistic boy and mum face deportation
An autistic boy and his nurse mother hope a petition signed by more than 120,000 people will convince the federal government to stop their deportation to the Philippines.
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