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Welcome
to the new electronic version of Autism SA's newsletter,
the Autiser. We are celebrating 15 years of this publication
which started out as a few photocopied pages distributed
to a few hundred families. The distribution is now 3,300
and the newsletter has become a vital part of our communication
strategy as we continuously seek to improve our information
services. This electronic version is another milestone
for Autism SA. I hope that it proves to be a useful and
welcomed part of your association with us.
Jon Martin,
CEO, Autism SA.
Message from the CEO
Jon Martin, CEO Autism SA2006 was another busy year for Autism SA as we endeavour
to grow and meet the ever-increasing demand for services.
Autism SA now has just over 2600 people registered for services...
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Autism Spectrum Disorders are evident very early in a person’s life and have a significant impact throughout the lifespan. From the critical stages of early childhood development through to formal education and employment options in adult years, support is vital. A co-ordinated and collaborative approach is required to address the whole-of-life impact and improve outcomes for people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Autism SA Call To Action seeks to establish priorities and strategies to ensure the effective resourcing and structuring of future service delivery in South Australia.
Call to Action
1. Access to diagnosis...
2. Early intervention for pre-schoolers...
3. Family support...
4. Support for adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Autism SA Secures Southern Respite House
The southern respite house in Onkaparinga Hills Autism SA and Variety - The Children’s Charity are delighted to announce that after three attempts, a property for the southern Variety Respite House has been purchased... read full article
Workshops and Research
Dr Isabelle Hénault MA PhD
Autism SA is delighted to announce this two day workshop by Dr Isabelle Hénault MA PhD. She has a master’s degree in sexology.... read full article
Complementary Medicines and Autism Research
In 2006, two pharmacy honours students under the
supervision of Drs Susan Semple and Manya Angley conducted
research into the use of complementary medicines and autism... read
full article
University of South Australia/Flinders University
Joint Autism Research
Autism research is continuing within the Sansom
Institute at the University of South Australia and the School
of Psychology at Flinders University... read
full article
Family and Information Services
The Family and Information Services team is running new
programs in 2007; Training and Development 2007; Tony Attwood’s
September 2006 presentation; Early Detection Seminars DVDs...read
full article
Autism SA Recognition Awards 2007
Call for nominations. Autism SA recognises that there are
many individuals and organisations that make significant
contributions to the organisation as well as for people and
families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders in South Australia... read
full article
Stories from Parents
David's Story
My son, David Murphy, gained acceptance into the
prestigious iCarnegie program at TAFE SA South – City
Campus. For David it has been a long, hard effort to succeed... read
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A Parent's Story
It’s easy to dwell on negative things when, as parents,
we are dealing with serious issues on a regular basis. I
wish to share three recent positive experiences... read
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