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The Umbrella Network's Autism Support Contacts


Please feel free to contact the following people with any questions you may have,
we are parents wanting to share information, resources and support you,
you are not alone:

Renee Ford fordfamily55@bigpond.com ( 0 - 6 )
Jenny Kastner 0439902649  jennyk@theumbrellanetwork.org  (6 years - Adult )
Mark Fathers 0407039124  ( 6 years - Adult )

 

 



 

What's New?

Temple Grandin Movie link for those interested...


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Autism Spectrum Australia is happy to now be associated with Thomas the Tank Engine

 

Play the Thomas the Tank Engine Emotions Game below.


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Parents Points of Interest

What is ASD.  Taken from Autism Queensland Website. 

 

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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

First 100 Days - From Autism Speaks in America. www.theumbrellanetwork.org/ 100_day_kit.pdfere 

Autism letter from a child's point of view.
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Resource sheets for working with emotions.  Read Here

Play Connect Playgroup.  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.
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Primary to High School information

Sue Larkey:  International Author, Autism Spectrum Specialist, Teacher

Sue Larkey is uniquely positioned within the Education System having both taught as a Primary School Teacher and Special Education Teacher. Sue has taught students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the mainstream and at a Specialist Autism School.  She combines the practical experience with extensive research, having completed a Masters in Special Education and currently undertaking a Doctorate of Education.     

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Adult age information

Under construction

Service Providers

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Support Groups

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Other Autism Resources and Links


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

Weighted Vest InstructionsRead Here

The Learning Place Student Support Services. 
http://education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/

ZacBrower - is the first internet browers developed specifically for children living with ASD. 
Read Here  
                                                             

Federal Government Initiative Helping Children With Autism
For information about increased access to early intervention services for children with autism spectrum services refer to FaHCSIA: (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs)

E-mail enquiries to:asd@fahcsia.gov.au
Information line: 1800 289 177
Website:
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/disabilities/services-help_child_autism.htm
 

For information about new Consultant Physician and Allied Health medicare items for autism and other pervasive developmental disorders refer to Department of Health & Ageing (DoHA):

Information line: 1800 289 177
Website:
http://www.health.gov.au/autism

For information about education programs for education professionals and parents of school aged children Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR):

Information line: 1800 289 177
Website:
www.dest.gov.au/schools/autism
E-mail enquiries to:
autism@deewr.gov.au 
 

 

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