2021 Annual Report

Parent Training and Workshops

Information and Advice Our advisory and consultancy services are available to all families and community members. This is an important service, giving families and individuals access to advice and support when they need it. We provide a range of information via brochures, fact sheets, and offer general and specialised consultancy online, via the phone or face-to-face. We also have a range of publications available addressing important topics for people with Autism and their families.

First Steps for Autism Day Care This service provides a long day care setting for children 2 to 5 years old who have received an Autism diagnosis or are currently going through the diagnostic process. The Autism-specific curriculum incorporates the Early Years Learning Framework, as part of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care. Each child’s program is designed based on their learning profile and skills development.

Parents and family training workshops are provided across several of our services including Early Intervention, School Age Services, and Behaviour Support Programs. Parent training workshops are designed to provide information, practical strategies, and resources to support families in managing everyday situations. These sessions can be delivered as part of a group, one-on-one in the family home, or through webinars.

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