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only major future policy changes affecting service provision would likely impact on the day-to-day, evidence-based services and supports they provide to individuals with autism, autism spectrum disorder, autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified

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David Trembath is a senior lecturer and NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow at Griffith University.

Correspondence to: David Trembath Speech Pathology Department School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University Qld 4222 email: D.Trembath@griffith.edu.au

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