Australia's peak psychology body warns the NDIS's new assessment tool hasn't been tested on various disability types, including diverse autism needs, potentially leading to harmful outcomes without further research.
Experts warn Australia's new NDIS assessment tool hasn't been tested on diverse disability types, raising fears of inadequate support plans for participants.
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