Published 2 months ago

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

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Three-year-old Ricardo Lemus was diagnosed with level two autism spectrum disorder when he was two. He was enrolled in the Bee Me program at Malangenna Children's Centre in Devonport, Tasmania. The program delivered early intervention for children on the autism spectrum in a group-based, early childhood setting. But the centre unexpectedly decided to cancel the program, giving families just three days' notice.

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Malangenna Children's Centre Devonport cuts autism specific 'Bee Me' program due to low enrolments

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.

2 months ago·Australia

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