Other agencies and services

Asperger Centre

Supporting parents, carers families and individuals with Asperger's Syndrome to reach their individual potential to benefit society by full and effective acceptance, participation and inclusion in the community.

For more information visit the Asperger Centre website.

Asperger's Syndrome Foundation

A  UK site that provides downloadable information sheets for  Adolescents and Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.

To download the information sheets visit the Asperger's Syndrome Foundation website.

Autism CRC

The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) is the world’s first national, cooperative research effort focused on autism. Taking a “whole of life” approach to autism focusing on diagnosis, education and adult life.

For more information visit the Autism CRC website.

Autism Association of Western Australia

Established in 1967, it is the largest specialist lifespan organisation in Australia providing services to people with Autism. 

Visit their website to read more about the Autism Association of Western Australia.

Autism help

A range of information on Autism and Aspergers that you may find helpful can be found on the Autism help org website.

Autism Queensland

Autism Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Visit their website for more information on Autism Queensland.

Autism SA

Since 1964, Autism SA has been the recognised leader in helping families and individuals on the autism spectrum. The founding members were families driven by the desire to ensure that they had access to the best information, education, treatment and support. They advocated for acceptance and understanding. They encouraged research and leadership in the community.

Visit their website to find out more about Autism SA.

Autism Awareness Australia

Autism Awareness is Australia’s leading voice for autism.

With the simple goal: to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.

Visit their website to find educational resources and read more about Autism Awareness Australia.

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through:

• advocacy and support
• increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder
• advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Visit their website to find educational resources and read more about Autism Speaks.

Brenda Smith Myles

Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D., Brenda has made over 1000 presentations all over the world and written more than 250 articles and books on ASD.

Read more about Brenda and find her books at the Autism Awarness Centre Inc website.

Department of Education Autism resources

The Department of Education's Autism section has listing of useful resource links.

Linda Hodgdon

As an author, speaker and consultant, she has become well known world wide for her very practical information and strategies that guide communication partners to develop effective communication relationships with their children with autism.

Read more about Linda and her strategies on the use visual strategies for autism website.

Genevieve Jereb 

International speaker and songwriter Genevieve Jereb, is an Australian-born pediatric occupational therapist who presents on sensory processing disorders world wide and online.

To read about Genevieve Jereb visit the Sensory tools website .

raisingchildren 

This site provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on raising young children with ASD in Australia. It features:

• articles to help parents learn more about ASD
• an interactive guide to navigating services and support in Australia
• a guide to therapies and interventions used for ASD.

For support for families visit the raisingchildren website's autism section.

Sue Larkey

Expert practical teaching strategies, ideas, time savers, video, training, tip sheets, workshops, online learning and resources.

For more information visit the Sue Larkey website.

Tony Attwood

This website is a guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger’s Syndrome and their partners.

For more information visit the Tony Attwood website.