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:
Jenny Kastner 0439902649 (6 years - Adult )
Mark Fathers 0407039124 ( 6 years - Adult )
Tanya Rogers 0402355739 ( 0-6 years )
What's New?
Temple Grandin Movie link for those interested...
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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.
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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. Read Here
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. Read Here
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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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)
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):
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