Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_10:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 10 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 75338–78933

10      There is a moderate functional impact resulting from a neurological or cognitive condition.

            (1) The person requires occasional (less than once a day) assistance with activities of daily living and has moderate difficulties in at least 2 of the following:

                 (a) memory;

                 Example 1: the person often forgets to complete regular tasks such as putting the bin out on rubbish night.

                 Example 2: the person often misplaces items.

                 Example 3: the person requires memory aids such as shopping lists to remember any more than 3 or 4 items.

                 (b) attention and concentration;

                 Example 1: the person has moderate difficulty concentrating on tasks for more than 30 minutes.

                 Example 2: the person experiences moderate difficulty focusing on a task due to distraction or overstimulation from sensory input including environmental stimuli from any of the senses.

                 (c) problem solving and cognitive flexibility;

                 Example 1: the person has moderate difficulty solving some day-to-day problems or problems not previously encountered and may require assistance or advice from time to time.

                 Example 2: the person has moderate difficulty coping with changes in routine, even when provided with warning about the upcoming change or difficulty switching between activities or prioritising required tasks.

                 (d) planning;

                 Example: the person has moderate difficulty planning and organising new or special activities such as planning and organising a large birthday party.

                 (e) decision making;

                 Example: the person has moderate difficulty in prioritising and decision making and displays poor judgement at times, resulting in negative outcomes for self or others.

                 (f) comprehension;

                 Example: the person has moderate difficulty understanding instructions involving multiple steps and may require more prompts, written instructions or repeated demonstrations than peers to complete tasks.

                 (g) visuo-spatial function;

                 Example: the person has moderate difficulty with visuo-spatial functions such as difficulty reading maps, giving directions or judging distance or depth but this does not result in major limitations in activities of daily living.

                 (h) behavioural regulation;

                 Example 1: the person occasionally (less than once a week) has moderate difficulty controlling behaviour in routine situations such as showing frustration or anger or losing temper for minor reasons but displays no physical aggression.

                 Example 2: the person occasionally (less than once a day) demonstrates behavioural dysregulation that is moderately self-limiting and or/impactful on others, such as moderate difficulty or refusal to engage in non-preferred environments, or self‑stimulatory behaviour (stimming) around unfamiliar people or environments.

                 (i)                  social skills;

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

                 (j) self-awareness.

                 Example: the person lacks awareness of own limitations, resulting in moderate difficulties in social interactions or problems arising in activities