Websites
National Autism Society UK
Britain’s leading autism charity group. A good source of developments in approaches to autism.
ASPECT
Aspect is one of the leading providers of autism-specific services in Australia.
Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders
(formerly known as the Autism Council of Australia)
The Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders is the national peak body representing people who have an autism spectrum disorder, their families, carers and helpers. Through its members, the Advisory Board represents over 12,000 people who live with an autism spectrum disorder and who are members of, or who obtain services from, the Advisory Board’s member organisations. There are many more people who have an autism spectrum disorder (often accompanying other conditions) but whose needs are met either privately or through other disability programs. The focus of the Advisory Board is working with governments to develop appropriate policies for people who have an autism spectrum condition, their families and carers, disseminating information about ASDs and working with the Australian ASD community to build skills.
A4 – Autism & Aspergers Advocacy Australia
Autism & Aspergers Advocacy Australia was formed in response to the growing demand from people with autism spectrum condition and their families who wish to have a more direct involvement in raising the profile of autism-related issues with the decision-makers, to government and the media. The aim of the advocacy organisation is to provide a voice on a national and a state and territory level for individuals and groups across Australia.
NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care
The State Government’s site contains a number of useful links on autism research, funding and service providers. Just enter the word autism in the search engine. Of particular interest is Jacqueline Roberts’ paper Definition of Autism Spectrum Disorders at the following link:
Parents Council of NSW
The Parents Council has been representing parents of children at non-government schools since 1962 and has been constantly evolving. It has progressed from its small beginnings in Goulburn into one that effectively advocates the needs of parents of non-government school children in the State and Federal arenas.
Raising Children Network - Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
http://raisingchildren.net.au/children_with_autism/children_with_autism_landing.html
The website provides information, online resources and interactive functions to support parents, carers and professionals. This includes impartial, evidence-based information about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and early intervention treatments available to children with ASDs.
