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2015: National Autism Centre (USA) review of ASD interventions 0-22yo

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People who are prepared to read a "new review and analysis of interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)" can find one to download here: http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/nat…

This project is designed to give educators, parents, practitioners, and organizations the information and resources they need to make informed choices about effective interventions that will offer children and adults on the spectrum the greatest hope for their future.

Psychologist warns funding needed to avoid special needs 'mess'

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A Canberra child psychologist has warned cuts to support for special needs students could force children to leave schools. 

And the $100-million federal savings have already had some parents in tears, when early intervention pre-schools were abolished, Dr Eryn Davies said.  

"If they keep cutting funding, for the schools and mental health as a whole, it's going to be a point where it would just be a mess," she said.

"They're going to have to completely push back in funding because people in this situation just won't function," she said.