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Early Intervention and Endless Paperwork: Zoe’s Story of Alfie, Evie, and Autism Supports

Zoe shares her family’s journey with autism on The Opinion Line. While her children Alfie and Evie thrive in supportive schools, she describes the endless paperwork, delays, and lack of empathy from the Department of Education that make accessing basic early intervention services a constant battle.

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