This area is for people in South Australia who have an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders to let others know about their sites, activities and events.

The aim is for this section to become an interactive and dynamic resource for South Australians. If you would like to add a link or advertise an event, please contact Coordinator Spectrum Advisory Services at Autism SA on 8379 6976.

WE WANT FREE SPEECH Occupational and Behavioural Therapies for our ASD kids over 6yo.
This group is having a Rally on the 12th May 1.00-2.00PM. A silent protest on the steps of Parliament house so please feel free to invite anyone committed to this very important cause and bring your own placards with slogan about the services that you are mostly in need of for your child.

Family support groups in Whyalla and Roxby Downs
Both are run by Child and Youth Health with funding specifically for families of pre-schoolers. The support groups at Whyalla & Roxby are not ASD specific but they are open to all families who have children with special needs. Contact details for both groups are Trish Wales at CYH phone 86454075.
Whyalla support group meets every Wednesday during school term from 12.45 – 2.45 pm at the Playgroup building on Loveday St
The Roxby Downs support group meets Fridays during school term 10am – 12.00 at the Preschool, Richardson Place

Parents Assisting Kids with Autism (PAKA)
We are a group of parents who have come together with the aim of supporting Autism SA and raising awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and raising funds to enable Autism SA to provide services for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders in metropolitan South Australia. Autism SA services over 3000 families and provides support services, early development programs, respite, diagnosis, advice and information to children, young people and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. The aim of PAKA is to support Autism SA in this service provision in several key ways:

By building stronger relationships between people with ASDs and their families and Autism SA. The autism community in South Australia is diverse but shares a common purpose, and PAKA aims to build on that purpose by creating awareness of autism issues and supporting Autism SA in its work. We envision PAKA as a part of Autism SA, in which parents and friends of the Autism SA community work together towards this common purpose, building reciprocal relationships along the way.

By raising awareness of ASDs in the community. There is a lack of awareness of ASDs in the general community. This lack of awareness has an impact on the funds available for the provision of support services for people with ASDs. We anticipate that an increased awareness of ASDs and issues faced by people with ASDs will result in an increase in financial support to Autism SA.

Supporting our children. Support services for our school aged children are minimal due to a general lack of funding. In order to improve support services for these children we will raise funds to enable the delivery of support services.

As there is a lack of social skills training available in Adelaide, it has been decided to concentrate our fund raising efforts on raising funds for social development groups for children with ASDs in the metropolitan area. The age group for participation in the social skills development groups has been set at 8-15. Social skills training is essential to the development of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, which is characterised by difficulties with communication, relationships and understanding social norms. Children with autism are often vulnerable to bullying, exploitation and abuse. Social skills groups teach children self protective behaviours and provide a safe and supportive space for young people to discuss these issues with their peers.

If you would like to be involved in PAKA, please contact Amanda Tulloch-Hoskins on 82710982 or Caroline Hill on 82999138 or paka1@iprimus.com.au

The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) website

This website was launched as part of the $190 million Helping Children with Autism package, aims to benefit parents, carers and professionals with information, online resources and interactive functions. The website will include ‘impartial, evidence-based information about ASD and early intervention treatments available to children with ASD’. The website has been developed by the Raising Children Network, a consortium of three organisations with a proven track record in child development, research and information delivery. The website will continue to be developed this year and will incorporate feedback from families and autism organisations. Please visit http://raisingchildren.net.au/children_with_autism/children_with_autism_landing.html for more information.

CLASS

Class is a non-government, not for profit organisation that supports people with disabilities to become more involved in their community. Please visit www.classinc.com.au for more information.

Autism, ADHD and Learning Difficulties Website
This website is a helpful resource to help parents and children who are impacted by Autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning Disabilities. Please visit http://www.autism-adhd-learning-disability.com.au for more information.

Novita Children's Services
This organisation provides therapy, equipment and home support services to children and young people with disability, as well as inclusion support to child care services in northern and western country regions of South Australia. Please visit http://www.novita.org.au/Default.aspx?p=1 for more information.

Canine Companions SA
Canine Companions aim is to provide suitably selected and trained companion dogs for persons of all ages with special needs. Contact: The Secretary, Gerry Allen on 8268 8843.

Cassandras: Support Group for Partners of People with Asperger Syndrome
Providing support and information for partners, friends and family members of adults with Asperger Syndrome
Meetings held 1 st Monday of every month, 7-9 pm
Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood SA 5063
Please walk through the gate next to the right side of the building – the door to our room is at the back
Donation of gold coin is appreciated to cover hire of venue, tea and coffee.
Contact: Heike Haffer, PO Box 849, Mt. Barker SA 5251
Phone: 0431 039 136 Email: heikehaffer@hotmail.com

Autism Research Group
http://www.unisa.edu.au/sansominstitute/research/autism.asp
In 2004 Professor McKinnon and Dr Manya Angley established the Autism Research Group at the University of South Australia. The Group is currently involved in a range of autism-based projects that seek to apply critical analysis to autism and its treatments.

Autism Info Australia

www.autisminfo.org.au
Provides access to a monthly online publication produced by a not-for-profit charity based in the Tweed region of New South Wales for parents and carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  The magazine is free of charge to anyone with an interest in autism.

ASPITECH
www.aspitech.org.au

Isabella's autism pages
www.banoncom.com/isa/index.htm

Agencies and Services in South Australia click here.

The Early Intervention Program for children with autism (Flinders University)
http://www.ssn.flinders.edu.au/psyc/research/autism/about.php

Tiptoe Educational Products
www.tiptoeep.com.au

The Minister for Education has approved the release of the Ministerial Advisory Committee: Students with Disabilities report
“Quality Educational Practice for Students with Asperger syndrome”

Dance Classes - Dance Linx will be running dance classes for people with and without a disability. The classes will be a great opportunity to have fun, learn fabulous dance routines and get fit. Classes will be taught by Bonnie Williams. Bonnie has a BA in Dance Performance and is currently working with Restless Dance Theatre. For more information please click here.

Toilet Training Troubles

Developed by fourth year Uni SA Occupational Therapy students, this booklet provides a list of organisations and sources of information that can help with toilet training. Available in Austism SA Resource Centre.

Student Research Reports

Exploring the information needs and experiences of caregivers of people with autism regarding complementary and alternative medicines Brief report available in Austism SA Resource Centre.

Nagesh, Ambkia (2007) Face recognition and metacognitive monitoring in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Honours thesis available in Austism SA Resource Centre.

Playfull

A production by Daniel Larcombe and is packed with fun songs, audience participation and music games. For more information please visit www.playfull.on.net or click here to view a brochure of the production.

See n Speak

This organisation provides visual photographic teaching supports for all toddlers and small children with Autism. For more information you can send email to seeandspeak@optusnet.com.au or visit their website at: www.seeandspeak.com.au.

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