... A majority Liberal Government will also invest $1 million to kick-start a longer-term strategy to implement best practice autism care to Tasmania, including introducing the American-based Rethink Autism program to the State.* The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically, and is growing at a faster rate than any other disability. The Liberals’ investment in bringing an innovative and proven web-based platform Rethink Autism to Tasmania is an investment in our future. This program based on Applied Behaviour Analysis, is individually tailored and can be delivered in the home, in child care centres, in schools and anywhere the child goes. It is user friendly, and will help put Tasmania at the forefront of autism support nationally. In addition, we will pilot the establishment of an autism-specific satellite unit attached to a local school in the South of the state, so children with autism are given the best opportunity to learn and reach their full potential, while still being included in a mainstream school environment. ... - What do you think Shelley, Esther, Shaelene & anyone else who has an interest in this topic?
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 07:47:09 +0000
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