Late November 2007 saw Autism SA finalising the sale of 3 Fisher St, Myrtle Bank. This opens an exciting new chapter for the Autism SA family.
For more than 30 years, Autism SA was located at 3 Fisher St, Myrtle Bank. As the organisation has grown, so too has the need to relocate to a bigger premises so that we can continue to meet the needs of our clients and their families. Autism SA’s new home at 262 Marion Road, Netley......read full article

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

Welcome to 2008 and the first edition of The Autiser for this year. I hope all our readers enjoyed the 2007/08 Festive Season. As we see in the New Year, I look forward to the exciting new challenges and changes set out for us in the year to come. Two of the major projects we are currently working on are: The Capital Funding Campaign (funding the move and the fit out of the new Autism SA Family Centre, Netley - 262 Marion Road, Netley) and the latest Federal Funding Initiatives. I see both these projects as being very important and once complete will add great value to the Autism SA Community... read full article

May 2008 will see Autism SA hosting Autism Month. During this time Autism SA will be re-launching its Call to Action and will be holding a number of key activities and events to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the profile of Autism SA within the community. The activities include...read full article

The scorching hot day didn’t stop the dedicated volunteers at Mt Gambier from raising a dollar or two! More than $1,500 was raised for Autism SA at the 2007 Mt Gambier Badge Day that was held on Friday 16 November 2007.... read full article

Be the first at your local supermarket to be taking your shopping home in one of Autism SA’s new stylish, purple shopping bags. For only $1, this bargain is one not to be missed, especially when you’ll be helping not only the environment but also Autism SA!...
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As a part of Autism Month – May 2008, our new team of enthused fundraisers will be volunteering their time to meet once every three weeks to work together to develop key fundraising activities, not to mention finding sponsors, theming and marketing a new event on the Autism SA calendar, a black tie ball named ‘Wonderland at the Wine Centre’. The commitee hopes to raise funds for Autism SA’s new Family Centre at Netley... read full article

The Parents Assisting Kids with Autism (PAKA) Quiz Night, held on Friday 23 November at the Goodwood Community Centre was a roaring success thanks to the dedicated organisers on the PAKA Committee, all the valuable supporters and guests... read full article

Living up to their name, Cathie Peters and The Good Guys Noarlunga recently selected Autism SA to be their partner in a unique national community relations program... read full article

And we’re not talking about the cricket! On Tuesday 4 December 2007 at the Barossa Library, The Barossa Autism Awareness Team (BAAT) launched a brand new brochure thanks to the recent support they have received from the local Barossa community and the Barossa Council...read full article

Need a guest speaker to talk about what it’s like living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Well, look no further as Autism SA’s Voices of Experience group are looking for opportunities to speak to groups of people during 2008... read full article

An exciting Double Bill by Australia’s only Autism Theatre Company E-MOVE explores autism emotion through movement and dance. ASPIE LIVE! A Rove-esque talk-show explores the perspective of those living with Asperger syndrome. A side splitting deconstruction of popular culture through ASPIE eyes. Only 4 shows – don’t miss out!... read full article

Friday 22 February at 6.30pm, Carclew Youth Arts Centre. The Spectrum Art Exhibition and Opening Night will feature work by visual artists on the Autism Spectrum. ... read full article

• To LJ Balchin
• To Rotary Club of Adelaide
• To the Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation
• To BAIADA Select Poulty Childrens Charity Nest
• To Data Action
• To EDS (Operations) Pty Ltd
• To the Pickard Foundation
• To Cathie Peters and the staff at Good Guys - Noarlunga
• To Brock Harcourts
• To Commonwealth Bank
• To Morialta Trust Incorporated

To help increase awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism SA is initiating a new ‘Autism Ambassador’ program in 2008. We are seeking registrations of interest from our supporters and people registered for services with Autism SA and/or their family members to become volunteer Ambassadors for Autism SA and the Autism Spectrum Community in South Australia... read full article

1. Saturday 1 Feb – Monday 30 June: Australian Central Credit Union Community Lottery
2. Friday 22 February: Spectrum Art Exhibition Opening Night, Carclew Youth Arts Centre. Exhibition Dates (Open 10am until 4pm) 23–29 February, 3–7 and 10–14 March
3. 5 - 8 March: Triple A Performances, The Parks Arts and Functions Complex
4. 15 - 16 March: Quilting with Angels Exhibition
5. Friday 28 March: Autism SA’s Return to the 80’s Quiz Night Goodwood Community Centre
6. May: Autism Awareness Australia Month
7. 9 May: T & D Workshop - Dr John Wray
8. May: Recognition Awards Presentation
9. 31 May: Wonderland at the Wine Centre Ball
10. 21 September: Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run

You are invited to purchase a 2008/2009 Entertainment Book from Autism SA, by filling out the enclosed order form and returning it to David Palmer, Assistant Community Relations at PO Box 339, Fullarton, SA, 5063... read full article

Children from the ages of appx. 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, West Beach, Salisbury and Regency Park. Inquiries: YMCA 8200 2519... read full article

I Just wanted to share with everyone our good news, After twelve long years of many trials and tribulations our son Ethan who has Asperger's Syndrome has finally graduated from year 12. It has not been an easy journey especially in the beginning but he did come home sailing... read full article

HK Lim, S. Semple, M. Angley. Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, Sansom Institute, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia.

In 2007, Jimmy Lim, a pharmacy honours student under the supervision of Drs Susan Semple and Manya Angley conducted research exploring the information needs of caregivers with Autism regarding the use of complementary medicines and dietary interventions ... read full article

Our favourite stories are those made up of great characters; their personalities, adventures, discoveries, loves and challenges. Imagine then, a book all about your child...What would their story be? ... read full article

Richard Clark and Tim Hill are planning to undertake research into the effectiveness of Neurotherapy as a treatment for Autism and/or Asperger’s Disorder. In 2008, they will be undertaking a pilot study with a small number of young people who have a diagnosis of either Autism or Asperger’s Disorder. It is then planned to undertake a more detailed study in 2009... read full article

The Grange Golf Club will again host the annual Liquor Industry Charity Golf Day, which will give away $76,000 from funds raised in 2007 to 13 recipients of South Australian charities. Liquor Industry members and followers will be out raising funds for SA Children’s Charities on Monday 3 March 2008.... read full article

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a languagetraining package that is used to teach communication skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting.... read full article

Come learn about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, tools and techniques for promoting the development of communication among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This half day introductory seminar is aimed at parents & therapists of those living with ASD.... read full article