Abrupt cancellation of Devonport's only autism specific childcare program leaves children and their families in the lurch
17-03-2024 19:14 via abc.net.au

Abrupt cancellation of Devonport's only autism specific childcare program leaves children and their families in the lurch

Ricardo's mum says the specialised autism program he was enrolled in was "some of the only interaction he got with other children". Now, with that program closed down, she and other parents are at a loss as to what to do.
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