2021 Annual Report

The First Steps for Autism Early School Age Service The School Age Service provides a comprehensive range of intervention, therapy, and support to school age children between 6 and 18 years of age. Our multidisciplinary team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Teachers work together to respond to the needs of each individual child and their family. Our service is child and family centred, and works collaboratively with schools, other community services and the family to maximise the educational and social progress of each child. For Children AutismAdvisor Program This service provides information and advice to individuals and families. We also provide support prior to, during, and following diagnosis. This includes guidance on services, pathways for early intervention and assistance to access the NDIS. Intervention Program The Early Intervention Program provides multidisciplinary therapy for children up to 7 years of age and is based on a wide body of up to date international research. The Program operates with an experienced clinical team, including Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Early Childhood Educators. Each family is assigned a therapist who partners with a family to develop individual intervention plans that are tailored to the needs of each child. The aim of the Program is to maximise child development and inclusion in mainstream settings.

Services Overview The Autism Association of Western Australia is one of Australia’s largest Autism specific service providers, and the only specialist organisation providing a full range of services for children and adults in Australia. Established in 1967, our services are person-centred and based on leading international peer-reviewed research in the field of Autism. We are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life of every individual with Autism and their families and are passionate about supporting them to live their best life possible.

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