RESEARCH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Wearing a lanyard may seem like a small step, but the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme is helping people with disability receive assistance in public areas. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/sunflowercat0603.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sunflower lanyards are brightening the way for people with disability
Living with invisible disability is now recognised more easily when a person wears a sunflower lanyard. Read more
![<p>Special Olympics Australia has raised more funds through the SPLASH swimming event held recently. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilityswim0503.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Special Olympics Australia makes a splash in Melbourne
The SPLASH swimming event took place recently to raise funds for Special Olympics Australia. Read more
![<p>A new and simple eye reflex test could be used to help diagnose children with autism spectrum disorder, causing fewer delays than typical assessments [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/girleyeblue0503.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Autism spectrum disorder: diagnosing with an eye test
Could a simple eye test be used to diagnose children with autism spectrum disorder? Read more
![<p>Sport is not all about winning — a recent event is helping to increase inclusivity in sports for people with disability. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wrestleblue2702.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Special Olympics and WWE event encourages inclusivity
Wrestlers from WWE and Special Olympics athletes joined forces for an inclusive day of sport. Read more
![<p>Nearly three-quarters of the fruit flies used to model human infant metabolic disorders in the study were critically affected by what they were fed. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Fruitflies__2902.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Potential treatment identified for babies with metabolic disorders
Although diabetes doesn’t qualify a person for NDIS support, other metabolic disorders may. Read more
![<p>The team of international researchers identified global cases of people with chromosomal disorders. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/DownDNA__2802.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Down syndrome linked to ancient societies through DNA
How far back do records of people with Down syndrome go? How were they treated in past societies? Read more
People with Disability Australia responds to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report
People with Disability Australia released a response to the final report from the Disability Royal Commission. Read more
![<p>In 2022–23, around 7,600 clients with disability received support from specialist homelessness services. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/stresshomeless__2302.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian Government fails to deliver on key recommendation from Royal Commission
While you may consider a person homeless if they appear to be living on the street, the definition of homelessness is a... Read more
![<p>A new NDIA-funded trial has had positive effects on babies who present with early signs of autism spectrum disorder. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/manybaby2602.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How early intervention is helping babies with possible autism spectrum disorder
Results from a new trial funded by the NDIA could make a difference for babies who present with delayed communication... Read more
What is person-first language and identity-first language?
Explains the difference between person first and identity first language. Read more