Family and Information Services
New Programs
The
Family and Information Services team is running some new programs in
2007
- Anger management group for 7-11 year old boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder (no intellectual disability)
- Community Integration Workshops for 17-25 year old young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (no intellectual disability) who are newly living independently or are planning to live independently within the next six months
- Young Women’s Group for young women over the age of 18 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (no intellectual disability)
- Parent support groups in the Adelaide Hills and Southern suburbs area
Please call the Autism SA Info Line on 1300 AUTISM for further information.
Training and Development 2007
Autism SA offers a range of training and development for educators, professionals and families. There are two flyers for the first six months of 2007:
- “Training & development for educators” - This flyer has been mailed to all schools. If you would like a copy please visitwww.autismsa.org.auor call the Info Line on 1300 288 476.
- “Training & development for professionals / Family workshops only for families and individuals registered with Autism SA” - A flyer should be included with your copy of the Autiser. If you did not receive one please visit www.autismsa.org.auor call the Info Line on 1300 288 476.
Autism SA also offers fee for service training that can be tailored to particular settings. For further enquiries about training and development please call Alison Burden, Coordinator Family & Information Services on 8379 3976 or the Info Line on 1300 288 476.
New Resources
The DVD of Tony Attwood’s presentation of September 2006 is now
available to borrow from the Resource Centre. We are very grateful
for the support of the Department of Education and Children’s Services
that made this possible. For further information, please contact
the Autism SA Info Line on 1300 288 476.
Early Detection Seminars DVDs
These two sessions presented by Dr Robyn Young and Dr Lawrie Bartak
in 2006 are available on DVDs that can be purchased as single discs or
as a set. To order your copy please visit www.autismsa.org.au or
call the Info Line on 1300 288 476.
- Young children with autism / Presented by Robyn Young 130 mins
- Children with Asperger syndrome / Presented by Dr Lawrie Bartak 120 mins
Single
discs: A$27.50(inc GST) Non-members / Member & parents
registered with Autism SA A$22.00 (inc GST)
2 DVD sets: A $45.00 (inc GST) Non-members / Member & parents
registered with Autism SA A$38.50 (inc GST)