You might not have heard of Westfund, but they’ve been around for over 140 years, have over 110,000 members & received Canstar Outstanding Value award winner in NSW & Queensland for 2019 & 2020.. Pretty impressive but why are we telling you this? Well, because staff here at Autism Advisory & Support Service know that […]
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SpeakUP: Is the online program that’s building skills and confidence for participation at school for children aged 7 – 16 years of age with a disability in a mainstream school across NSW. It is a unique, short-term online program that focuses on supporting the young person to achieve a goal they have set for themselves. How
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April is just around the corner and while this year there are many events we celebrate including Easter, Ramadan, World Art Day and International Dance Day, there is one day that holds a special place in our hearts… April 2nd April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. A day we can use to educate and
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I was provided the questions of: What are the best ways to broach the subject of autism at work, and how can we have better conversations and provide more support for autistic employees? However, to answer such questions, we have to first consider what it is like to be an autistic person is the workforce.
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Being the brother or sister of a child with special needs requires immense courage and strength. With such an important role to play, it’s essential that these remarkable siblings have their emotional needs met by being given recognition, support and understanding throughout this journey. Allowing them time away from any caregiving duties, to just be
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The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a world-renowned evidence-based, 16-weeks social skills intervention program for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other social challenges. PEERS® Bootcamps are designed to teach evidence-based social skills to teens, young adults’ families, practitioners and
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PWDA or People with Disability Australia are Australia’s peak rights and advocacy organisation for people with disability. Since 1981, they have been advancing and protecting the rights, health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Their dedicated team of trained advocates are committed to supporting people with disability to get the advice and
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Autism Advisory & Support Service’s Young Adult Social Group returns for 2023 with an upcoming Games Day! The YASG (Young Adult Social Group) is a community access group with peers and mentors held monthly in various social settings. Our YASG Coordinator Ben Warner is excited to be back for 2023 in this role and has some amazing ideas for
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What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is a nationally recognised Allied Health service. It is an evidence- based practice provided by a Registered Music Therapist (RMT). The RMT will tailor interventions to each individual’s health and wellbeing needs, using musical experiences to support non-musical goals. Autism Advisory & Support Service is lucky to have the
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Lifestart is a not-for-profit organisation who run the Hanen More than Words Program and they have shared with the Autism Advisory team information on their upcoming November Online Groups which can be funded using your NDIS plan. The Hanen More Than Words Program is training that provides parents and carers with the tools, strategies and
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Autism Advisory and Support Service
‘Our mission is to empower children and adults with autism and their families through knowledge and support’
