Autism Association of WA 2020 Annual Report

For Children

Services Overview The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit Autism specific service providers, providing services throughout the lifespan from early childhood through to adulthood. Established in 1967, our focus is on excellence in providing services to people with Autism and their families. Services are person-centred and based on leading international peer-reviewed research in the field of Autism.

School Aged Service

The First Steps for Autism Early Intervention Program The Early Intervention program provides multidisciplinary therapy for children aged 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 key 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.

The School Aged Service provides a comprehensive range of intervention, therapy, and support to school aged 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.

Autism Advisor 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.

The Autism Association of

Western Australia provides services to people with Autism and their families across the lifespan.

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