New tools for early autism detection

Australia has produced a world leading program in the early identification of autism from infancy to preschool in the shape of the Social Attention Communication Surveillance-Revised (SACS-R) and SACS-Preschool (SACS-PR) tools.

ASDetect: an award-winning smartphone app for early detection of autism

ASDetect – The inside story was featured on Open Forum in March 2016. The article described the research that underpinned the app, the vision of the academic team behind it and the spirit of generosity that made it happen. The app has gone on to win multiple awards including being named as a Google Impact Challenge Australia 2016 finalist.

Smartphones app for early detection of autism ASDetect: The inside story

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition present in 1-2 % of the population. In an age of growing technology, can we detect early signs for autism for children between the age of 11 and 30 months using a mobile app? And if yes, how accurate is that technology? Dr Nancy Sadka from OTARC at La Trobe University knows more.

Autism, choice and control under the NDIS

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an opportunity for people with Autism to speak out and secure the support they need to live their life and to attain their goals. Nancy Sadka explains how funding under the NDIS is shaped with a person-centered plan.

Autism, early intervention and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Early intervention can play a vital role in the development and wellbeing of a child with Autism, but what is the cost and who will pay for it? Dr Nancy Sadka has some answers for parents and carers.

Bound Together: Research shows children with Autism are attached to their parents

A common view of autistic children is that they are unable to form emotional attachment. Nancy Sadka from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre shows that they indeed do exhibit a secure attachment towards their caregiver.