Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 5
Character Range: 72089–75338

5       There is a mild functional impact resulting from a neurological or cognitive condition.

            (1) The person is able to complete most activities of daily living without assistance and has mild difficulties in at least 2 of the following:

                 (a) memory;

                 Example: the person occasionally forgets to complete a regular task or sometimes misplaces important items.

                 (b) attention and concentration;

                 Example 1: the person has mild difficulty concentrating on tasks for more than 1 hour.

                 Example 2: the person has mild difficulty focusing on a task if there are other activities occurring nearby.

                 Example 3: the person has mild difficulty with concentration due to sensitivity to sensory input, including environmental stimuli from any of the senses.

                 (c) problem solving and cognitive flexibility;

                 Example 1: the person has mild difficulty solving problems that may involve multiple factors or abstract concepts.

                 Example 2: the person shows a lack of awareness of problems in some situations.

                 Example 3: the person has mild difficulty considering the point of view of others or coping with changes to their daily routine if not provided with warning in advance, which may result in strained relationships with occasional tension or arguments.

                 (d) planning;

                 Example: the person has mild difficulty planning and organising activities such as arranging travel and accommodation for an interstate or overseas holiday.

                 (e) decision making;

                 Example: the person has mild difficulty in prioritising and decision making when there are several options to choose from.

                 (f) comprehension;

                 Example: the person has mild difficulty in understanding instructions involving multiple steps.

                 (g) visuo-spatial function;

                 Example: the person has mild difficulty with visuo-spatial functions such as distance and depth perception when driving and parking a car.

                 (h) behavioural regulation;

                 Example 1: the person exhibits temper outbursts, withdrawal or effusiveness without significant adverse consequences.

                 Example 2: the person sometimes demonstrates behavioural dysregulation that is mildly self-limiting and/or impactful on others, such as mild difficulty engaging in non-preferred environments, or self-stimulatory behaviour (stimming) in a familiar setting.

                 (i)                  social skills;

                 Example: the person has mild difficulty reading non-verbal communication such as gestures or facial expressions, has mild difficulty interacting with others and shows a lack of awareness of social norms and expectations.

                 (j) self-awareness.

                 Example 1: the person has mild difficulty in recognising and responding to social cues and the person appears less engaged or inappropriately engaged.

                 Example 2: the person exhibits disinhibited behaviour resulting in awkwardness with social interactions.