Focus Area 4: Immediate actions - first 12 months

Commitment 3: Work with organisations to ensure evidence and research on autism can be effectively and efficiently translated into practice.

Target

Embed autism inclusion into programs, supports and services.

Action

Develop a guide that focuses on supporting practitioners working with children and families of present with disability and/or neurodivergence, inclusive of autism-specific information.

Lead: Department of Human Services

Action

Review and adapt existing information and programs to address the identified needs of parents and carers of Autistic children and young people, supported by data and lived experience groups.

Lead: Department of Human Services

Commitment 4: Ensure neurodiversity-affirming and culturally appropriate services and supports are available.

Target

Improve data capturing strategies for diverse cohorts of people accessing state government services and supports.

Action

Report on data, capturing the diverse student community within higher education to inform future initiatives, ensuring data and reporting is confidential.

Lead: TAFE SA