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Autism SA has continued to pursue the vision ‘Leading the way through knowledge, understanding and acceptance’ in 2007.
In March the Autism Trust Fund sponsored the cast and crew of ‘Aspie Live’ to attend and perform at....
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Our second Awards Presentation Dinner held on Saturday 19 May at the Sunnybrae Function Centre was a great success. The Guest of Honour was our Patron, Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC, CVO, MBE, Governor of South Australia, who assisted in handing out the Awards that were presented. This was her last function as our Patron and we thank her for her support and wish her all the best in the future. Special thanks to The Honorable Ian Hunter MLC who represented the Minister for Disability, The Honorable Jay Weatherill MP, on the night... read full article

You’re invited to participate in a focus group to investigate your information needs surrounding complementary medicines and dietary interventions in Autism.

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University of South Australia - Autism Research
Autism research continues within the Sansom Institute at the University of South Australia. A new study will involve producing a resource about complementary medicines and dietary interventions in people with autism. The purpose of the study is to gather information during focus groups about the information... read full article

Toilet Training Troubles - Resource
Throughout Term 1, 2007, fourth year Occupational Therapy students Nicole Glynn and Sarah Kellie conducted a participatory community practice project at Suneden Special School as part of their studies. The project entitled 'Toilet Training Troubles' aimed to increase the awareness of, and access to, existing resources for the support of successful toileting for parents of children with developmental disabilities. read full article

Dr Gina Green Workshop
Tuesday 7 August 2007
Sunnybrae Function Centre
Autism SA is committed to presenting a wide range of training and development activities covering various interventions for people on the Autism Spectrum. We are very pleased present a one day workshop by international speaker Dr Gina Green whose speciality lies in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) techniques.... read full article

IABA Seminars
Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 September 2007
Venue to be announced
We are very pleased to once again sponsor the Institute for Applied Behavioural Analysis to facilitate a series of four one day seminars on supporting people with challenging behaviour, using person-centred, nonaversive approaches.... read full article

Constructing a Creative Future Friday October 12th,
Theatre One at The Parks Arts and Function Centre.
Come and experience a one day symposium of performance, panels, discussions and workshops exploring creative career and recreation options for people on the Autism Spectrum...read full article

‘Someone to turn to…’
The ‘Someone to turn to…’ parent to parent support program is seeking volunteers. Volunteers need to be parents whose child has had a diagnosis for more than a year. Being a volunteer involves making regular phone calls to newer parents and offering support and a “listening ear”. These phone calls are often only once a fortnight. Training is offered to interested people and is either two days on a weekend or three shorter days...read full article

Thank you...

Lindsay Hicks, Chief Manager, Commercial Banking for BankSA; Rob Gillies, Chairman, Liquor Industry Charity Golf Club and Karl Zander, Autism SA.

1. 21 July - ACCU Lottery Draw
2. 7 August - Dr Gina Green Workshop
3. 16 September - Sunday Mail City To Bay Fun Run – call David Palmer to register interest on 8379 3659
4. 18 – 21 September - ‘Positive Practices in Behavioural Support’ – presented by the Institute for Applied Behaviour Analysis and sponsored by Autism SA
5. 12 October - ‘Constructing a Creative Future’ Client & Family Symposium
6. 16 November - Mount Gambier Badge Day
7. 2 December - Xmas Party for Special Children

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1. Aspergers Family Support Group 'Siblings Australia Workshop'
2. Come and Try Higher Education 2007
3. PECS Workshops
4. disABILITY Expo, 28th September 2007
5. Delsante All Abilities Rythmic Gymnastics Club

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‘Aspie Live’ on the Gold Coast
The cast and crew of ‘Aspie live’ were a hit at the National Autism Conference in March 2007. They are pictured here with Tony Attwood after the show... read full article

Quiz Night
Autism SA held a successful Quiz Night to benefit the new Southern Variety Respite House on 30 March 2007. Over 160 people attended and $3,700 was raised. Thank you to our valued donors and sponsors...read full article

Dr Isabelle Henault Workshop - ‘Vive la Difference’- Intimacy and Sexuality in Asperger syndrome
This event was well attended and dealt with a subject that is not always easy to address. Clients, parents and professionals... read full article

Creative Futures – Current Findings
Our 2nd State Conference was a great success with 200 attendees over the two days. Presentations by International and National presenters were on the program which covered various topics... read full article

To celebrate Autism Awareness Week, 13-19 May, the Port Lincoln Autism support group Kaleidoscope held an awareness stall out the front of the Nautalis Theatre on Thursday 17th May. The group were amazed and inspired with the amount of intrerest and support that was shown by the community... read full article

Autism SA is committed to presenting a wide range of training and development activities covering various interventions for people on the Autism Spectrum. We are very pleased to present a one day workshop by Dr Gina Green whose speciality lies in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) techniques... read full article

In March 2007 the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs announced a broad ranging review of Carer Payment (child) and appointed a Taskforce to provide independent advice to Government by 30 November 2007. Parents and carers are encouraged to contribute to this process. read full article