This project developed an evidence-based and culturally responsive approach to address the current gap in knowledge and lack of consensus about how best to assess, differentiate, and report children’s functional strengths and support needs. The Framework will inform professional practice, operational guidance, and decision making.

The project broadly followed the same methodology used to address the questions set out in the two Autism CRC National Guidelines. This involved an iterative, co-designed process of evidence gathering, evidence synthesis, and consensus building involving community, professional, and Government stakeholders.

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