Autism Association 2022 Annual Report

Year Highlights

7,454 service users supported this year 1.6million people reached through our Understanding Autism Campaign on social media

• Comprehensive Autism diagnosis for children and youth • Multidisciplinary early intervention services for newly diagnosed children • Primary and high school support for children and adolescents • After school groups • Community support programs for children and adults • Open employment support program • Community Living support to individuals and small groups • Professional development services for teachers, allied health and other professionals • Family support programs and groups • Support Coordination services • Regional support services, including consultancy, webinars and school holiday programs Services Delivered 2021-2022

3,848 children, adolescents and adults accessed therapy services this year

923 children received early intervention

400 children and youth diagnostic assessments

338 adults with Autism

assisted in employment

1,136 registrations for seminars and workshops

A range of supports to regional and remote areas, including consultancy, webinars, teletherapy, and individual programs

7 new community projects commenced

5,155 NDIS individual packages delivered

• Information and advice services to individuals, families and stakeholders • Therapy services for adults • Positive Behaviour Support program

244 individuals supported through Support Coordination

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