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![<p>Autism is typically usually diagnosed after the age of four in Australia, but the test will potentially able to detect it earlier [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/16-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Retina scan detects autism in children earlier
Thirteen years in the making, new eye scan technology has the potential to detect a biomarker for autism much earlier... Read more
![<p>A module for disability professionals on providing support to people with an intellectual disability through transitions and life events was launched on 12th August [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Online resource expands to support life transitions and events
An online resource helping health professionals and carers to better understand and support the mental health and... Read more
![<p>[Left to right] Joelle Rault with Vision Australia client Sabrina at a recent Vision Australia expo in Moorabbin [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Joelle-Sabrina-BYBD.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Vision Australia helps jobseekers dress to impress
People who are blind or have low vision will feel more confident fronting up to a job interview thanks to a new... Read more
![<p>The MS Readathon encourages children to read as much as they can between 1st August and 31st August, whilst providing a fundraising opportunity for MS Australia’s Family Camps [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-August-MS-readathon.jpg?fm=pjpg)
MS Readathon returns for 41st year
Children will lose themselves in the magic of literature this month during the annual 41st MS Readathon. Read more
![<p>The Participant Service Guarantee will take effect from 1 July 2020 with a particular focus on children [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-NDIS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS under inquiry microscope
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be placed under the microscope during three new inquiries into... Read more
![<p>The study involved most 18,000 people worldwide to identify rare genetic variations associated with an increased risk of developing the condition [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/8-August-Lab.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian researchers involved in record international study of epilepsy genes
Australian researchers and patients have been involved in an international study looking at the genetic sequences of... Read more
![<p>People with Disability Australia has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Smith [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-August-PWDA-CEO.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with Disability Australia welcomes new CEO
National disability peak body, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer... Read more
![<p>The Department will also move from its dual diagnosis requirement to access extra education support, to a single diagnosis following updated autism spectrum criteria [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/5th-August-Autism.jpg?fm=pjpg)
SA children with autism to access extra educational support from Term 4
More South Australian children with autism will be able to access extra educational support under new changes by the... Read more
![<p>Although Australia has come a long way in disability rights, there’s still a long road ahead [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/2-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report shows Australia still falls short on disability rights
A new report has highlighted the discrimination and hardship people with disability face, with over 60 percent of survey... Read more
![<p>Jermu Hautsolo and David Smith with the the Adolescent/Adult Goal Setting Tool [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Studio-G-picture-cards.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Picture cards help young adults with autism set goals
Picture cards developed by young people with autism will assist other young adults and teenagers on the spectrum in... Read more