Autism Association of WA 2020 Annual Report

Regional Outreach We offer a range of services to families living in regional and remote areas through our regional support and consultancy. This includes program therapists providing individual support to families and their support networks via teletherapy, telephone and email consultation. Families also have the option to travel to Perth during school holidays to participate in our intensive holiday program. When our Regional Therapy team are not traveling to various regional towns to provide training and support, online webinars are provided to families and professionals alike.

Professional Training and Development Our multidisciplinary teams provide training services to a range of professionals and other groups including teachers, allied health professionals, service providers, employers, and the broader community. We regularly host leading international training and professional development for researchers and practitioners in the field of Autism through our Masterclass series.

Diagnosis We provide specialist diagnostic services for children from the age of 2 years old. We also provide a specialist Youth Diagnostic Clinic for individuals from 13 years to 30 years old. The specialist assessment teams include a consultant paediatrician, a consultant psychiatrist, psychologists, and speech pathologists; each team specialising in different age cohorts.

Autism Association of Western Australia - Annual Report 2020

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