Check the our Autism/Aspergers Gathering Calendar for our next Meeting date
The Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorder has declared that in 2010, April will be Autism Month. Autism Month will incorporate
World Autism Day (2 April), which has been sanctioned by the United Nations.
Autism Spectrum Australia is happy to now be associated with Thomas the Tank Engine
Play the Thomas the Tank Engine Emotions Game below.
Click here
Parents Points of Interest
What we do now - a great booklet for newly diagnosed families. By Autism Asperger ACT. Read Here
Ten ways to cope with Autism. By Ben Sidman www.ParentingAspergers.com/AutismNewsletter.htm Read Here
Toddler to Prep age information
Autism letter from a child's point of view. Read Here
Resource sheets for working with emotions. Read Here
Prep to Primary School age information
Sam's Book - a book written from a child's point of view for teachers and school parents to read. Read Here
Primary to High School information
Under construction
Adult age information
Under construction
Service Providers
AEIOU - Townsville
Cnr Neptune & Ridley Rds
Townsville QLD 4810
Ph : 4773 2892
Sensory Occupational Therapist ( Private )
Jillian Ballyntine
Ph : 07 4779 0137
Email : octhcnq@people.net.au
www.occupationaltherapy.com.au
Autism Queensland
Autism Queensland is a community based, not for profit, Incorporated Association. As the peak provider in Queensland of services to children and adults with ASD and to their families, Autism Queensland draws on expertise gained during its 40 year history.
Ph: 3273 0000 Fax: 3273 8306
Email: admin@autismqld.com.au
www.autismqld.com.au
ABIQ - Autism Behaviour Intervention Queensland
It is the belief of ABIQ that children with Autism are best treated by Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA). This therapy gives children with Autism a chance - a chance to grow, to live and to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Ph: 3881 1868 Fax: 3889 8939
Email: enquires@abiq.org
www.abiq.org
Minds and Hearts-Psychologists
Clinic specialising in Aspergers and Autism
Dr Michelle Garnett is the Founder and Clinic Director of Minds & Hearts. She has extensive experience in autism and Asperger’s syndrome and has personally selected the team of professionals on the basis of their knowledge and skill base, but also for their personal qualities.
Ph: 3844 9466 Fax: 3844 9533
Email: info@mindsandhearts.net
www.mindsandhearts.net
Tony Attwood-Psychologist
Tony Attwood is well known for sharing his knowledge of Aspergers Syndrome. He has an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Surrey and a PhD from the University of London. He is currently adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.
Tony has written several publications on Aspergers Sydrome.
Tony operates his clinic two days a week and supports children and adults by visiting them at school and home. He also spends a large amount of time travelling nationally and internationally to present workshops and papers.
Ph: 3285 7888
Email: tony@tonyattwood.com.au
www.tonyattwood.com.au
Support Groups
North Queensland Autism Support Group - NQASG
Contact: Gwenyth Cutler
Phone/Fax: 07 4774 0637
Monthly meetings are held second Monday of the month
ASD Network Group
Catholic Education hold once a term networking meetings and speakers.
Contact : Cathy Contola
Mackay Autism Support Group
Contact: Debbie Booker – Volunteer Co-ordinator
Phone: 4942 3458 Fax: 4942 1805
ZacBrower - is the first internet browers developed specifically for children living with ASD. Read Here
Weighted Vest Instructions. Read Here
Interview with Donna Williams - Artist, Author and public speaker diagnosed with Autism. Read Here
www.donnawilliams.net
Temple Grandin, Ph.D - is inarguably the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world.
www.templegrandin.com
