NeuroDiverse Support Services

26/10/2025

27/09/2025

24/09/2025

A study tracking 2.4 million children found no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism. https://theconversation.com/paracetamol-pregnancy-and-autism-what-the-science-really-shows-265875?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1758659331

24/09/2025

NEWS: from the Sydney Morning Herald
“Family doctors out, government
assessments in to determine NDIS support”

🔁 EasySnap of news article:
🧑‍⚕️ Changes to NDIS Support

🏥 Family doctors will not give reports now.

📝 The government will do interviews instead.

💰 This will help save money for people.

🗓️ From mid-2026, new rules will start.

👦 All people aged 16 and older will have interviews.

⏰ The interview can take up to 3 hours.

❓ The interview will have many questions.

🏠 The questions will ask about daily life needs.

🦽 The questions will cover 12 life areas.

🗣️ These areas include moving, talking, and self-care.

💪 They also include health and home life.

👩‍💼 A trained person will do the interview.

🤖 A computer will not do the interview.

🧩 Some people will get extra checks if needed.

🇦🇺 The tool used is made in Australia.

🏫 The University of Melbourne helped make the tool.

🧑‍🦽 The tool is called I-CAN.

🔄 The tool will help make NDIS fair and easy.

👥 The NDIS helps 740,000 people.

💸 Some people cannot pay for big doctor reports.

📄 The agency cannot read many long reports.

🕒 Getting reports can take a long time.

💵 Getting reports can cost a lot of money.

🆕 The new way will be better for people.

🖥️ The new way uses new technology.

🇦🇺 The new way will help people with disability in Australia.

Hard words:
🧑‍⚕️ assessors - People who ask questions and check needs.
🧩 complex - Hard or has many parts.
🧑‍🦽 NDIS - National Disability Insurance Scheme. Helps people with disability.
🧑‍🦽 participants - People who use the NDIS.
🧑‍⚕️ allied health professionals - People who help with health, not doctors.
🧑‍⚕️ agency - A group that runs the NDIS.
🧑‍⚕️ procured - Got or bought.
🧑‍⚕️ refined - Made better over time.
🧑‍⚕️ disadvantaged - Not having the same help as others.

EasySnap with Make it easy! www.MakeItEasy.com.au

23/09/2025

Panadol or Tylenol DO NOT cause autism. Autism is genetic. It is not a human deficiency it is a strength.

17/09/2025

11/09/2025

27/08/2025

They are doing this as the NDIS is no longer funding any group supports. 😔Thyr want everything individualised but what they don’t realise is that you can develop real skills in group programs. Hence people who attend this service will have their core funding changed eventually and Centacare knows this.

Centacare's plan to withdraw its NDIS-funded disability services by the end of the year is expected to affect hundreds of clients and about 600 jobs.

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

🌿 Supporting Neurodivergent Colleagues in the Workplace 🌿

Creating a neuro-inclusive workplace doesn't have to be complicated — it starts with small, intentional actions:

✅ Plan together: Work as a team to organise in-office and remote working days. Schedule regular check-ins with clear actions and achievable timelines.

✅ Record and reflect: Transcribe or record meetings so everyone has a chance to review, reflect, and absorb information in their own time.

✅ Make honesty safe: Build a culture where colleagues feel comfortable sharing openly, knowing their voices are valued.

✅ Encourage learning: Help team members grow by recognising their unique learning styles and sharing skills in ways that suit them.

✅ Ask about needs: Don’t assume — proactively ask if anyone has specific workplace needs or preferences.

✅ Check in regularly: A simple “How are you today?” can make a real difference.

✅ Keep the conversation going: Have ongoing chats with your team.

Neurodivergence is part of workplace diversity. Let’s make sure everyone feels supported, seen, and set up to succeed. 💙