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Wonderland at the Wine Centre
Autism SA is pleased to present an event on Saturday May 31 2008 at 7pm called Wonderland at the Wine Centre. Guests will be greeted by ‘creatures of the forest’ (stilt walkers from Executive Acorobats) as they enter the ‘enchanted forest’ atmosphere created in the stunning Hickenbotham Hall. Our dynamic MC, Rosanna Mangiarelli, (channel 7’s Today Tonight presenter) will host the evening. Guests will enjoy a delicious three course meal, especially created by the chefs at the Wine Centre, will be accompanied by beverages from Yalumba Wines and Cooper’s Brewery. To find out more about this exciting event and to order tickets click here for a order form.

When? 31 May 2008
Where? National Wine Centre (Cnr Botanic Rd & Hackney Rd Adelaide)
Catering? three couse meal provided
How Much? $120 per person
*NEW* To make an online booking and payment please click here.

Spectrum Seminar Series featuring Dr John Wray and expert panels
Autism SA is pleased to present a seminar on Friday 9 May 2008, featuring Dr John Wray, co-author of the recent autism prevalence study which showed 1 in 160 school aged children have an Autism Spectrum Disorder.  He will expand on this study and present updated information as part of our activities for Autism Month - May 2008.  Dr Wray will run a  session on the possibilities of setting up an Autism Spectrum Disorder register in South Australia.  Dr Wray is the head of the State Child Development Centre and Senior Clinical Advisor of the Child Development Service of Perth. He has been involved in the Western Australian Autism Register, since its establishment in 1999 and his expertise will be of great value as we explore the possibilities of a South Australian register.  Dr Wray will also present sessions on the biology of autism and gastro-intestinal issues associated with autism which should be of particular interest to parents.  To view the brochure, please click here.  For further information, please contact Karl Zander on 8379 6976.
When? 9 May 2008
Where? Sunnybrae Function Centre (Tikalara St, Regency Park)
Catering? Light lunch provided
Registration Fee ? $44 for People/Families Registered for Services with Autism SA, $77 for Financial Members of Autism SA, $99 for standard registration.
*NEW* To make an online booking and payment please click here.

Training and development January 2008 - July 2008 Click here for the latest brochure

Autism SA Recognition Awards 2008
Autism SA wishes to recognise outstanding contributions and achievement through our Recognition Awards Program. These awards will be presented during Autism Month - May 2008. More info here

Autism SA has launched a new look electronic Autiser Click here to view the latest issue

Support for parent-led social groups
Click here to find out more about the support Family and Information Services is offering to parents

Living with Asperger Syndrome: Tim Page
Classical music critic for the Washington Post and Pulitzer prize winner for criticism in 1997, Tim Page revealed in an article he wrote for The New Yorker this year that he has been living with Asperger's syndrome.
Click here to listen to the broadcast

Australian Advisory Board Update
The Directors of the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders met by teleconference on 23 November 2007 for the AGM followed by a Board meeting. For more information about the meeting please click here.