Our new Information Email Service is proving very popular with families and professionals alike. To receive regular email updates on Autism SA activities, as well as the electronic version of the Autiser, please email: infomail@autismsa.org.au

The last few months have been a very exciting time for Autism SA. The Fisher Street property is about to go on the market and Autism SA has recently signed a lease proposal for 262 Marion Road, Netley. Autism SA will be responsible for the fit-out of the premises, and if this occurs according to proposed time frames, we will be aiming to move early in 2008. This is a great opportunity to improve our service delivery, operations and financial strategy.
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Autism SA is moving into an exciting time its development as we say goodbyeto our home of some 30 years in Fisher Street, Myrtle Bank.

Autism SA’s new facility is located at 262 Marion Road, Netley which is centrally located and will enable collaborative partnerships and service responses – it is located very near to the Carer Training Centre and the Marleston TAFE.

The project is underway and it is anticipated that Autism SA will begin to move by February 2008, depending on the progress of the fit out...read full article

This exciting event was held at the Parks Community Centre on Friday 12 October 2007. The workshop was designed to provide information and inspiration to those on the autism spectrum seeking a career in the arts. It was well attended by parents, disability arts organisations and people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder...read full article

Apology: Please note that in the printed edition of the Autiser, we incorrectly referred to Donna Williams as Donna Web. We sincerely apologise to both Donnas for this error.

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

A number of proactive parents have approached Autism SA to find out how they can facilitate the creation of social groups for their children. The groups are usually focused on specific suburbs or country areas, or specific age, diagnosis or gender of the children. We have assisted these parents by searching the Autism SA database for...read full article

Special Offer – Buy 2, Get 1 Free!
Autism SA has three designs of Christmas cards for the 2007 Festive Season. Order forms are available on the Autism SA website or by calling David Palmer on 8379 3659. read full article

Do you have or care for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder who has meal time difficulties? We want to hear from you! A project to help meet the needs of parents/carers facing these issues is underway! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to share your experiences and be involved in this project! read full article

1. 16 November - Mount Gambier Badge Day
2. 23 November - Parents Assisting Kids with Autism Quiz Night
3. 2 December - Xmas Party for Special Children
4. February 2008 - ACCU Community Lottery Commences
5. February – March - Spectrum Art Fringe Exhibition
6. 5 – 8 March - ‘E-Move’ / ‘ASPIE Live’ Fringe Performances
7. 28 March - Autism SA Quiz Night
8. May 2008 - Autism Awareness Australia Month
9. 8 – 9 May - T & D Workshop - Dr John Wray

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Children from the ages of approximately 5 years to 13 years with a disability or movement difficulty can enjoy fun, non-competitive recreational activities designed to improve social skills and physical coordination. Venues: Eden Hills, Henley Beach, Salisbury and Regency Park.

For more information please call YMCA (08) 8200 2519... read full article

Autism SA is seeking a volunteer website coordinator to join the Community Relations team on a part time basis. We are seeking a motivated individual with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder who has extensive knowledge in the area to assist with regular updates of the Autism SA website.

To express your interest in this position, please email kzander@autismsa.org.au or call Karl on 8379 3659.

Autism SA’s team numbers increased by 30% to 125 people. Special thanks must go to the staff of KPMG, Keogh Consulting, Line 1 Networking and Brock Harcourts for helping to increase the numbers. Our post event breakfast was very popular despite the dreary weather conditions... read full article

The BAAT has been up and running for over a year now and has been a real success story. Congratulations to all the parents who have worked so hard over this time. The BAAT has worked tirelessly to raise funds for social development groups in the Barossa region... read full article

We would like to welcome our new Community Relations Coordinator, Jessica Bostock, who joined the team in July 2007. Jessica with be coordinating Autism SA’s fundraising and major training and development events, the ‘Voices of Experience’ public speaking group as well as overseeing the Autism SA Recognition Awards. Jessica is based at the Frewville office... read full article

• To the Year 4’s of the Tyndale Primary School
• To the Parents Association of St Andrews Primary School
• To Community Benefit SA
• To the Baiada Poultry Children’s Charity Nest
• To Frontier Software
• To Commonwealth Bank
• To the Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation
• To the Morialta Trust

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Supporting social development groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Friday 23 November 2007, 6.45pm for 7.15 start
Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa Street $10 per person (Tables of 8 only)

For more information please contact Jessica or David on 8379 3659 or jbostock@autismsa.org.au

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On Friday 24th August 2007, I was in my car stationary at the traffic lights, waiting for the lights to change, when my whole car moved with a loud crash. I braked and found that to my dismay a car had crashed into the rear of my car... read full article