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There’s No Such Thing as “Mild Autism”: Why Minister Butler’s NDIS Rhetoric Has Sparked a Community Uprising, and Why It Matters

There’s No Such Thing as “Mild Autism”: Why Minister Butler’s NDIS Rhetoric Has Sparked a Community Uprising, and Why It Matters

by Patricia | Aug 22, 2025 | Autism

When Health Minister Mark Butler referred to “mild to moderate autism” during a recent National Press Club address, it sent a wave of concern and frustration through neurodivergent communities across Australia. As a neurodivergent woman, a mother, and someone who has...
The Autistic brain, neurodiversity-affirming support, and consistency

The Autistic brain, neurodiversity-affirming support, and consistency

by Beth Baldwin | Jul 22, 2024 | Autism

At Social Living Solutions we pride ourselves on being neurodiversity-affirming and providing consistency of therapeutic relationships, but what does that mean to an autistic brain? And why is it so important? The Autistic brain 10-year-old Ashley* has autism. How is...
Fitting in at school: ADHD and friendships

Fitting in at school: ADHD and friendships

by Beth Baldwin | Apr 29, 2024 | Family Life, School, Social Living Solutions

High School friendships are hard for everyone High school reunion. Is there another event in your adult life that induces such a polarising response? For some, High School was the peak of popularity and connection, the beginning of lifelong friendships. For others,...

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