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Premature autism deaths are 'hidden crisis' says charity

By bobb |

Certain groups of autistic people die 30 years younger than their peers, say charity Autistica, calling for an immediate review into autism deaths.

Premature deaths among autistic people are at “shocking levels” according to a charity report which found that certain groups with the condition die 30 years younger than the general population.

EXPLAINER: why everyone’s talking about autism and the NDIS

By bobb |

You might have noticed that talk of children with autism and the NDIS is everywhere today – including some pretty angry commentary. Here’s a look at what’s happened and why people are concerned.

What’s happened?

The NDIA, the government agency responsible for the NDIS, released its approach to early childhood intervention for children with developmental delay or disability.It’s called the Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach, or ECEI.

Ex-Australian cop flees Bali amid claims he offered to cure autism but had no medical training

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A former Queensland police officer has left Bali amid allegations he was offering to cure children of autism and other diseases despite having no medical training.

Christopher William Savage returned to Amamoor in the Sunshine Coast hinterland after Indonesian medical authorities began investigating his activities last week, News Corp Australia reports