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National Autism Strategy released
"Oversight Council member and associate professor Josephine Barbaro said the strategy was “probably a once in a lifetime” opportunity to make lasting change. ... “It actually makes me quite emotional that my autistic son will grow up in a world that accepts him as he is,” she said."
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VEAC provides an affordable comprehensive needs assessment and differential diagnosis within a neurodiversity-affirming practice model to families of children under 36 months of age with a high likelihood for Autism in Victoria. Research and evaluation are a core part of the operation of the VEAC.
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Autism strategy empowers people to thrive
La Trobe welcomes Australia's first-ever national autism strategy.
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Toolkit rolled out to Victorian Public Sector
Neurodivergent employees supported by Australian-first resource.
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Our Victorian Early Assessment Clinic goes regional
The VEAC team visited Bendigo to undertake cognitive, motor-skills and play-based assessments