April is recognised across Australia as Autism Month, with April 2 celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day. 

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously … more

Dear valued members of Autism SA’s community,

Autism SA is working hard to provide you more of what you want and build the organisation’s capacity to deliver more services and supports … more

With Autism Awareness Month just around the corner, we have had a number of enquiries from businesses and individuals in the community asking how a donation can be made to Autism SA.

For anyone that … more

Autism SA is pleased to announce our School Holiday Programs for 2021!

The Friendship Space

The Friendship Space is a 1-2 day school holiday program for children aged 7-9 years old, where … more

Autism SA is thrilled to announce a new school holiday program launching this April - The Friendship Space! 

The Friendship Space is a 1-2 day school holiday program for children aged 7-9 years … more

New program alert! Introducing Behaviour Change Through Phyiscal Activity:

This new program is delivered by Will Tierney a Behaviour Practitioner with years of experience supporting people with … more

Dear Autism SA community,

In good news for many of us, COVID-19 cases have reduced in SA with no new ones, the Premier has announced further easing of restrictions in SA and we’re starting to … more

Dear Autism SA community

I will begin by wishing all those who observe it a happy “International Day of People with Disability” (IDPwD) and I hope that, however you are choosing to … more

Dear Autism SA Community,

This past week has been challenging for many South Australians, including for most in the autism community. I hope this will soon be … more

Dear Autism SA community,

Well, almost two days of hard lockdown has passed and according to the Premier’s announcement earlier today, restrictions are to be partially lifted. The link is here … more

Dear Autism SA community,

This evening I am writing to provide an update on the steps that Autism SA has taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our clients, staff, families and the wider … more

Adobe Sign for e-signing Service Agreements

What does this mean for me?

The use of Adobe Sign means that you will now be able to approve your Service Agreements from Autism SA a lot simpler, … more

"I am so proud to introduce Autism SA’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which demonstrates our commitment to recognising our First Australians, their cultures and the value … more

Autism SA's Infoline will be unavailable until 10am on Tuesday 10 November 2020, and will close at 4pm.

Operating hours will return to normal from Wednesday 11 November 2020 (9am-4pm Monday to … more

Why the change? Every organisation has a story. Ours is a strong legacy started by families driven by the desire to ensure that they had access to the best information, education, treatment and … more

Looking to build skills and have fun this school holidays? Check out Autism SA's Term 3 School Holiday Programs, including Art Steps, Kids Aqua Skills and LEGO Club!

Art Steps School Holiday … more

We are thrilled to announce our newest location at the Tonsley Innovation District! Autism SA’s exciting new site is well underway and has ‘topped out’.  Thanks to the support … more

Meet Bec! Bec is a Speech Pathologist at Autism SA who is passionate about supporting people, such as parents and carers, that support individuals who use AAC (Augmentative Alternative … more

Each year the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) undertakes a pricing review. This year their annual changes were released on 26 June 2020.

The purpose of this page is to … more

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Dear valued Autism SA Community

I trust that you and yours are well and coping with living in these unusual times. Today I am writing to you to provide advice around the topic of “Being … more

Dear Autism SA community

I am writing again to provide an update to you about the steps that Autism SA has taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our clients, staff and the wider … more

Dear Autism SA community

The World Health Organization has announced that COVID-19(Coronavirus) is a pandemic. At the forefront of our minds is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our clients, our … more

MEDIA RELEASE  28 January 2020

Autism SA is excited to launch The Spectrum, a national online resource providing answers to your questions about autism.

In 2018, 205,200 … more

It is hard to overstate the devastation that has been wrought by the bushfires that have ravaged South Australia and much of the rest of the country throughout December 2019 and January 2020.

In … more

Strong belief and advocacy fuelling the turning of potential into reality

Elijah was diagnosed with autism in 2004 at two and a half years old, but his autism journey really started when he was … more

An inspirational member of our community, Darren, has had a passion for cameras all his life.

Darren has had a passion for cameras all his life. It all started when his Nana bought him his … more

BIG4 Renmark is leading the way in pushing for inclusive tourism in Australia – opening a quiet sensory space and undertaking Autism Friendly Charter training in an effort to make their park … more

Sam Weavers is an 11 year old entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, fundraiser and humanitarian on the autism spectrum.

The schoolboy was only 10 years old when he started his thriving little popcorn … more

Autism SA, on November 13, officially opened its state-of-the-art sensory and social space at the organisation’s new service and support facility in Elizabeth, thanks to a grant from Variety & … more

Click here to view the 2018/19 Annual Report.

Click here to read a short story about the big picture. A big thank you to Tayla Willson for supporting Autism SA by allowing us to use … more

Drive Smart Driving School is one of the latest signatories to Autism SA’s Autism Friendly Charter, enabling its staff to be more inclusive of individuals on the autism spectrum when teaching … more

I arrived at Kingscote airport, Kangaroo Island, for an annual Outreach visit. As I was leaving the terminal to collect a hire car,  I saw a very familiar student (now 19 years old) working in a … more

One of Autism SA’s young clients was recently given the wonderful opportunity to have the duties of ‘ball boy’ at an NRL game at the Adelaide Oval. Proudly sporting a Rooster’ … more

Once again Team Autism SA’s runners proudly donned their running shoes to participate in the 45th Adelaide City to Bay Fun Run and, in the process, raising money and awareness for individuals … more

Children on the autism spectrum and their families met up in Belair National Park earlier this winter for a day of outdoor play and cubby house building, thanks to Nature Play SA, National Parks SA … more

Dr Temple Grandin, a prominent international speaker and author on autism will visit Tintinara in South Australia in July. Public and private activities has been organised for Dr … more