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Welcome to the Autism Gippsland web site.
 
This site has been created as part of the "Autism Spectrum Disorder Case Consultant Practitioner" project (ASD CCP). Click here for the flyer describing what the ASD CCP can offer.
 
The content in the site responds to feedback from families, carers, and staff who support people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The development of the site is ongoing - Please take 5 minutes to give us feedback on this website:
 
 

Through the Maze - An overview of services and support for parents of children with a disability in Victoria.

This is a comprehensive and easy to follow book containing lots of vital information about services for your child

Click here to download this guide.

 To search for, and find local services try the Service Seeker website - Click here

For information, Courses and Events throughout Victoria check out the Autism Victoria (now trading as Amaze) website - click here

 

Services and Social Groups for Adults - Click here

 

 

NEWSDESK!!                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Victorian Autism Conference 2012 - in Traralgon!!  (icludes guest speakers - Tony Attwood, Carol Gray and Sue Larkey). The conference
is held in Melbourne, but all presentations are beamed live to the Traralgon Conference Centre. Click here for more information.  
For more details see our flier. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get some money towards the ticket price, or funding for child
-care - click here for details of agencies to contact.
 
 
Preparing Children for Transition Bairnesdale - An information session for Parents and Educators of Young People
with disabilities or learning difficulties in Secondary School in Victoria. Wednesday 23rd May 5:45pm- 8:00pm,
Bairnsdale Sporting & Convention Centre - click here for details 
 
  
Does your teenage child have high-functioning autism or Asperger's disorder? Are they aged between 12-18 years? Would
they be interested in trialling a new mobile phone program designed to collect more information about their mood and
coping skills?  - Click here for details
 
 
For Events, courses and fun activities relating to Autism -check out the Amaze Events page - click here
 
Autism and Behaviour Workshop - Sale - A workshop for professionals and parents - Click here for details
 
See our new page on ipad and ipad resources - Click here 
 
A new Organisation in Gippsland for individuals with Autism:
SAAIF initiative.  - SAAIF initiative is Support and Advocacy for Autism Spectrum Individuals & Families -
 
 
POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS - Free Learning and Professional Development
Workshops for Parents and carers
Online learning for parents and carers
Online learning and Professional Development for teachers
 
Signposts Leongatha - For Building Better Behaviour: Do you have a child under the age of 6 with a developmental
delay? Are there times when you have difficulty in managing their behaviour? This is a free early childhood
intervention parenting program running on Tuesday morning for 6 weeks. Click here for more details.
 
Early Days Workshops - Yarram: Parents and Service Providers - Has your child (0–6 yrs.) received a diagnosis or in the process
of assessment for an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Learn about autism spectrum disorder. Learn how to develop interaction skills at home.
Learn to understand behaviour. Share experiences and ideas with others. 
Click here for details about Early Days, and Click here for information about the Yarram Workshops
 
 
Baw Baw Play and Learn Program - Fun activities designed to help children's learning and development -
 
 
Autism Spectrum Education Services - POSITIVE STRATEGIES and RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
SPECTRUM DISORDERS - Click Here to see their website
 
 
PlayConnect Playgroup - Maffra
A weekly facilitated playgroup for children aged 0-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD - like symptoms and their siblings and families welcomed.
 
 
Training Courses!! - for infromation about training in your area click here
 
Listen to Sue Larky interview world renowned Asperger and Autism expert Tony Attwood - Click here
 
 
Irabina Newsletter - Information about courses, strategies and social events from Irabina - Click here
 
         
 
 
On this web site you can get information about:
  • The ASD Case Consultant Practitioner project (ASD CCP)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Diagnosis of ASD - how and where
  • Services in Gippsland that support children and adults with ASD
  • Information about support groups for staff and carers
  • What funding is available
  • Where and how you can find respite
  • Useful links to other web sites
  • Upcoming training and information sessions
  • Useful resources and references
This web site is in development phase. We appreciate your feedback. So, if you have comments, suggestions, or wish to provide updates, please email:
 
 
 
DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THIS SITE THAT MIGHT HELP OTHERS. WE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ANY USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES, SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAINING, OR RESOURCES RELATING TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN GIPPSLAND.  Please contact us at: jlangfield@scopevic.org.au
 
 
 
 
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