Not all NDIS-funded "social skills support" is equal. This guide sets out the six markers that separate a genuinely evidence-based program — like PEERS® — from an unstructured activity group, plus due-diligence checklists for parents, carers, and support coordinators.

The NDIS is undergoing its biggest shake-up since 2013 — shifting from diagnosis-based funding to functional capacity. Here's what the 2026 reforms mean for autistic people, ADHDers and the families supporting them.

For parents and allied health professionals alike, "social skills training" can mean a lot of different things — from informal coaching tips to fully manualised, clinically tested programs. When trying to find the right support, it's worth knowing which approaches are actually proven to work.

At Unified Care Solutions, our approach to social skills development is grounded in peer-reviewed research. In this article, we've reviewed five key studies that shaped the evidence base for this approach, so you can see exactly what the research does and doesn't show.

Why is PEERS® classified as a therapy support, not a nursing support, under the NDIS? We explain the question, our determination, and what it means for autism supports in Ballarat - for participants, support coordinators, and allied health referrers alike.

If your child has recently been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, or both, you may be wondering what these terms actually mean. While both conditions are life-long neurodevelopmental conditions, and though they share several key similarities, there are many distinct differences which impact the services which may be required by the individual with such a diagnosis. Understanding these differences can help families, educators and support workers provide more effective, person-centred support and help parents feel more confident navigating diagnosis, therapy and NDIS funding decisions.