Autism Association of WA: Introduction to First Steps for Autism Early Intervention

Additional Support for Your Family The First Steps Early Intervention Therapy Service is just one of the Autism Association’s wide range of services available. Your Therapist can help you to link in with any of the other services you may require and can support by collaborating and consulting with the different people involved in your child’s care. Some of the options that are available to you and your family include:

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Our Autism Advisors are available to anyone wanting more information about Autism; including diagnostic pathways, funding options, therapy and support services available from the Autism Association of WA and the general community.

Autism Diagnosis Comprehensive Autism diagnosis is available for individuals age 2 to 30 years through the Autism Association’s Autism Diagnostic Clinic. Our clinic offers a timely and cost effective diagnostic service. School Age Therapy Service Our School Age Intervention Service is available for children and adolescents from 6 to 18 years of age. Therapy can be delivered at our specialist centres or within the home, school and/or community environments, to develop skills, promote the development of networks and relationships, develop independence and increase participation at home, school and in the community. Families are also able to access a range of group therapy options, based on our unique group therapy curriculum. Short Breaks (Respite) Our Short Breaks homes provide a home away from home for children and adolescents with Autism age 6 to 18 years old. Children are provided the chance to stay over and spend the weekend or holiday breaks, doing the things they enjoy. Children are carefully matched based on their age, gender, and support needs to ensure each child enjoys their stay. Community Support Our Individual Options Team provide tailored, flexible support options to people with Autism to achieve outcomes in a range of areas including recreation, leisure, personal independence, community participation, social skills and more! Community Inclusion Initiatives We are continuously working to create a community where people with Autism are understood, accepted and celebrated. Some of these initiatives include: - Autism in Cricket : supporting people with Autism to get involved in the cricketing community. - Autism Heroes: resources for teachers to teach primary school students about Autism.

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