Autism

More financial help from 2027 for caregivers of those with intellectual disabilities or autism

The eligibility criteria for schemes such as the Home Caregiving Grant will be expanded.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Denise Phua on motherhood, advocacy and support for people with autism

Autism lasts a lifetime. Can support stay the course?

For many autistic adults, the need for support continues, not just for a few years after school ends, but for life.

Forum: Look beyond what we can see when it comes to a child’s well-being

Walk a mile in my shoes as mother of two children with autism

Research shows that caregivers have more mental health needs than the general population, even more so if their loved one has autism.

Forum: Goodwill cannot be the backbone of an inclusive employment system

When you’re told you’re ‘not autistic enough’

Those who appear “high-functioning” are told they do not deserve accommodations and those who mask their traits are disbelieved.

Forum: Understanding autism must be matched by early support

Forum: Diagnosis should help us understand autism, not define a person

Autism in the workplace is about more than job placement

Inclusion is about meaningful engagement - where the individual is able to participate, contribute and grow, says the writer.

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