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• The Australian government released its draft National Autism Strategy yesterday.
• Now focus shifts to whether the draft strategy – open for public feedback until the end of May – fulfils the hopes of the community.

Why a national autism strategy?

• Increased awareness has been a key factor behind the surge in the prevalence of autism diagnosis in Australia, estimated to be at least 3.2% of school-aged children.
• As reported in the draft strategy, the life expectancy of autistic Australians is on average more than 20 years shorter than non-autistic Australians.
• They are nine times more likely to die of suicide and they experience higher rates of physical and sexual abuse.

Read more:
New national autism guideline will finally give families a roadmap for therapy decisions

Who is involved?

• This is a great strength of the development process, which also involves working groups in key topic areas.
• But the fact the National Autism Strategy is being developed independent of state and territory governments constrains it.
• Read more:
  We don't need a hydrotherapy pool in every school, but we do need quality public education for all kids

What does the strategy include?

The draft strategy proposes 24 commitments across key areas such as:

• The draft strategy calls for public education campaigns about autistic Australians in the workplace, facilitating meaningful employment opportunities, and improving access to quality and timely supports that nurture autistic identity.
• It also calls for greater leadership and active involvement of autistic Australians in related policy and accountability mechanisms.

But there is room for improvement

• Improving this evidence base is a key priority to ensure the safety and effectiveness of supports for autistic individuals, but currently the strategy remains silent on this.
• Even where states and territories have primary jurisdiction, the federal government can still play a major role in leading change.
• Similarly, while education policy is set at the state and territory level, the federal government is a significant contributor to school funding.

Is the draft National Autism Strategy a game-changer?

• The draft National Autism Strategy includes an array of commitments that represent a critical step forward for the understanding, inclusion and empowerment of autistic Australians.
• However, its title of “National Autism Strategy” implies an ambition the terms of reference mean it could never meet.
• Alongside a top-down strategy, the goal of a coordinated approach could be better met by National Cabinet, which brings together the prime minister and the state premiers and territory chief ministers.

Andrew Whitehouse receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Autism CRC, and the Angela Wright Bennett Foundation. Andrew was a member of the Social Inclusion Working Group that contributed to the National Autism Strategy.

• LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EMPAVA is heading to Las Vegas from Feb. 27 to Feb. 29 in booth W1235 for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), where every single product showcased will be brand new to the market.
• Leading the pack is a Best of KBIS and DesignBites finalist, the Arianna Innovation Series Induction Range, which has the industry's first 4,000-watt center heating zone for residential use.
• We're excited to introduce our latest collection of products that are meticulously crafted to empower individuals to personalize their living space.
• POST THIS: "#EMPAVA debuts Best of KBIS & DesignBites finalist at #KBIS2024 in #LasVegas: An induction range boasting the industry's first 4,000W heating zone for residential use.

• SiebenCarey today announced the law firm’s commitment to future financial support of Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids, Minnesota’s first and only home designed to provide end-of-life care for children.
• “SiebenCarey was pleased to serve as a ‘Kin Sponsor’ of the 12th Annual Gala for Crescent Cove in late January,” said Jim Carey, Managing Partner of SiebenCarey.
• I’m excited about furthering our involvement with Crescent Cove, including a pledge to provide financial support in the years ahead.”
  Crescent Cove provides support to dozens of families each year.
• Located in Brooklyn Center, the Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids serves as a place for families to care for their children with life-threatening conditions.