After a brief hiatus Autism Advisory & Support Service are thrilled to be bringing back the Young Adult Social Group. The YASG (Young Adult Social Group) is a community access group with peers and mentors held monthly in various social settings, young adultswith ASD will learn social and life skills from their peers and mentors. […]
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Medical Research and Clinical Trials happen everyday They Allow us to know which treatments work Help in bettering existing treatments. Play an important role in discovering new treatments. Can find answers & fill in the gaps of existing knowledge. Can change the way that healthcare professionals work. Can better the lives of the participants seeking
New Research Study: Is Medical Cannabis the answer to treating Tourette Syndrome Read More »
In NSW Mental Health Month is celebrated in October. This time of year encourages us to think about our mental health and wellbeing & gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives. This October, Inclusive Skating Australia will be offering a 2 hour skating session, along with
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There is currently an opportunity to participate in research exploring the types of interventions used with children who are restricted eaters. Rene Fraser, Dr Kim Bulkeley and Dr Rebecca Barton are seeking participants who are parents of, or clinicians who work with, children with disabilities who are restricted eaters and who meet the following criteria:
Walking, we do it everyday, but for some walking is just a means of transport while for others it’s for enjoyment. Not only can walking for an average of 30 minutes a day lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, walking regularly has been proven to: Help you be more active. Improve your
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What is Mental Health? Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, and behave. It also helps determine how you handle stress, make choices & relate to others. It is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Current evidence reports that around 50–70% of
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Sunnyfield is a registered not-for-profit charity guided by values of respect, trust, honesty and innovation. Their mission is to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disability through person-centred active support that creates choice, opportunities and skills for life. Sunnyfield’s – Kemps Creek Hub, have recently developed a new Bright Nights Programs and we are
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Core Community Services have 2 amazing free activities coming up that we here at Autism Advisory & Support Service wanted to share, as we know that finding great activities in the School Holidays can be difficult. These are FREE school holiday programs for the community to enjoy and are best suited for children aged between
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During the upcoming September / October School Holidays, The Parks Community Network Inc are inviting Children with additional needs and their sibling to a free evening event at Major Fun – Mounties Date: Tuesday 27th September 2022 Time: 5:45pm – 8:15pm Registration: Is essential and contact details can be found Here Bonus: Dinner for the
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The Living on the Spectrum LOTS Family Gala Day at Cathy Freeman Park Homebush, held on Saturday September 10th 2022 was a great day out for the whole family. Federal Member for Reid Sally Sitou MP opened the event and a we had special guest appearance by Paralympic wheelchair racer and leading coach Louise Sauvage,
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Autism Advisory and Support Service
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