SUPPORT FOR NEURODIVERSE PEOPLE

There are over 1.2 million neurodiverse Australians aged 16 and older, including almost 270,000 who have autism with low support needs. While autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related conditions are often regarded negatively, we know that neurodiverse adults have as many strengths as they do challenges, and our services build on this key insight.

KEY ISSUES

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Well supported at school (Autism)
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Well supported at school (ADHD)
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Excess Unemployment (Autism)
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Excess Unemployment (ADHD)
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Anxiety vs General Population (Autism)
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Anxiety vs General Population (ADHD)

Data: ADHD Australia; Autism Spectrum Australia; Deloitte Access Economics; JAMA Psychiatry; Annals of Pediatrics; Comprehensive Psychiatry

OUR MODEL

Passion

Many neurodiverse people have intense passions and interests that can be leveraged to support their goals

Providing

Using structure and evidence-based tools can help neurodiverse people to activate their strengths and skills

Purpose

It is often easier for neurodiverse people be work towards their goals when tasks are clearly connected with their objectives

OUR SERVICES

Ascent Essentials

Training to help you understand your strengths and use them to reduce the impact of your challenges in order to achieve your personal goals.

Ascendant

A peer support program designed to help you stay on track as you work towards your employment, educational, or personal aspirations.