This page forms part of OCPSE Autism Strategy Action Plan 2025-2029.
The OCPSE Autism Strategy Action Plan should be read in conjunction with the SA Autism Strategy on the Inclusive SA website https://autismstrategy.sa.gov.au/.
While recognising the importance of all focus areas, our actions are grouped under the following SA Autism Strategy Action Plan focus areas and commitments as they are most closely aligned with our office’s functions, responsibilities and areas of work.
On this page
Focus area 1: Pathways to diagnosis
Objective
We want to create a clear and equitable approach to diagnosis in South Australia.
Commitments within Focus area 1:
- Create clearer and more consistent pathways to diagnosis for Autistic people of all ages.
- Improve the availability and access of diagnosis, especially in regional and/or remote areas.
- Consider ways to reduce the occurrence of undiagnosed autism amongst girls and women and within the Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Improve the post-diagnostic referral process and accessibility of accurate information and resources.
Commitment 1: Create clearer and more consistent pathways to diagnosis for Autistic people of all ages
Target: Raise public awareness regarding diagnostic pathways and ensure all information and resources are accessible and easy to navigate.
| No. | Action | Target Date | Measure | Responsibility and data source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.1.1 | Develop and promote information, where appropriate, on autism to assist people and their families to access services, for example:
supports for parents with disability, including autism. | Ongoing | The number of autism-related information sources* developed, promoted and/or delivered. *Examples include online content, brochures, resources and survey material. | Diversity and Inclusion team Data source: Operational records |