Victorian Websites |
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| Statewide Autistic Services Inc | Day program, recreation and accommodation services, primarily for adults; children’s respite service. |
| Gateways Support Services | Barwon & SW region of Victoria – early intervention, family support, disability supports – based in Geelong |
| Western Autistic School | Specialist autism school in Western region of Melbourne |
| Autism Teaching Institute (ATI) | The Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of Western Autistic School; provides Vocational Graduate Certificate and Diploma Courses specialising in teaching students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Irabina Childhood Autism Services | Specialist early intervention program in Eastern region of Melbourne |
| Autism Behavioural Intervention Association | Supporting families who choose Applied Behaviour Analysis intervention for their child |
| Autism Help | An information site in question-and-answer format for parents, teachers and other workers |
| Alpha Autism | Operates a number of adult day services in the Melbourne area |
| ACT-NOW (Autism Consultancy and Training – NOW) | A training and consultancy program for early intervention workers; includes details of training programs, newsletters and information sheets |
| Autistic Family Support Association (AFSA) | A a self funded, state wide, voluntary parent based network, made up of parents with children on the spectrum to provide a voice for parents and carers |
| Wendy Lawson | Individual with an ASD, author, consultant and international speaker about Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Donna Williams | Individual with an ASD, author, consultant and international speaker about Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Latrobe University | The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre at La Trobe University |
| Auties.Org | An organisation for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to help market their skills and expertise |
| Autism Plus | A service focussing on staff placement (agency and individual supports), training and case management |
| Time for a Future: Centre for Child Development | Based in Woodend, Victoria, services offered include assessment, diagnosis, therapy, parent education and professional development |
| Victorian Parent Support Groups & Other Networks | (On this website): support networks including a listing of Victorian Parent Support Groups |
Australian ASD State Organisations |
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| Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) | NSW’s peak body for ASDs (formerly Autism Association of New South Wales) |
| Autism Association of Queensland | Queensland’s peak body for ASDs |
| Autism Association of Western Australia | WA’s peak body for ASDs |
| Autism Association of South Australia | SA’s peak body for ASDs |
| Autism Tasmania | Tasmania’s peak body for ASDs |
| Autism Association of the Australian Capital Territory | ACT’s peak body for ASDs |
| Autism Northern Territory | NT’s peak body for ASDs |
Australian ASD Websites |
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| Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders | The national peak body (formerly The Autism Council of Australia) |
| Autism Noticeboard | A place to advertise and find ASD professional services |
| Asperger Services Australia (formerly the Asperger’s Syndrome Support Network (Qld) Inc | A parent support group in Queensland |
| A4 – Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia | A web-based parent advocacy group |
| Tony Attwood | Author, psychologist and international speaker about Autism Spectrum Disorder |
International ASD Websites |
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| National Autistic Society | The official site of the UK’s NAS – one of the largest Autism Spectrum Disorder organisations |
| Autism Society of America | The official site of the main US Autism Spectrum Disorder organisation |
| Autism Europe | An international association advancing the rights of individuals with ASDs by influencing European decision-makers |
| TEACCH Program | US website with information on the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped Children: highly regarded approach to teaching children with an ASD |
| Temple Grandin | Author, agricultural scientist and international speaker about “Autism as I see it”. |
| Autism Online | US website providing information on products and resources as well as information in many languages. |
Government Websites – Victoria |
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| DEECD (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development) | Provides Victorian government information relating to education and early childhood development. |
| DiVine – Disability Online | A community for and by people with a disability |
| Better Health Channel | Provides health and medical information to help individuals and their communities improve health and wellbeing |
| Community Development | Department of Planning and Community Development: for anyone working to help Victorian communities grow stronger – individuals, community workers, academics, policy makers and government workers |
| Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) | Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) provide assistance for children with a disability or developmental delay from birth to school entry. |
Government Websites – Federal |
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| Centrelink | Department of Human Services (DHS) Centrelink assistance |
| Raising Children Network | Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) website providing information about services available |
| FaHCSIA | Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) website |
Other Useful Websites |
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| Association for Children with a Disability | Information, support and advocacy for families of children with a disability |
| Your Shout | Website for adolescent siblings, by adolescent siblings of people with a disability |
| VALID | Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with a Disability |
| Carers Association Victoria | Provides information to support family carers |
| Early Childhood Intervention Australia – Vic Chapter | Supports families with children who have special needs |
| Parenting Research Centre | Formerly the Victorian Parenting Centre, shares knowledge to help parents raise happy healthy children |
| Playconnect Playgroups | Specialist playgroups for children with an ASD: find a playgroup near you |
| Speech Pathology Australia | The national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia: find a speech pathologist |
| Australian Psychological Society | The largest professional association for psychologists in Australia |
| HealthShare | Social health network, connecting people and offering support and information |
| Find a carer | Useful site for finding carers in your area. |