Support Services for People with Autism

Follow the links below to find information about support services for people with autism, and their families.

Reviewed November 2011

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Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The brain makes sense of everything we sense, and then we react to all that information. Children with autism get all of that information, but they are not able to make sense of it all.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Autism is a complex disorder which affects a person's ability to interact with the world around them. Signs of autism include poor language development, unusual or repetitive behaviours and a diminished interest in other people. The development areas most affected are communication, social interaction and behaviour.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   'Autism Spectrum Disorders' refers to a group of disabilities that affect a child's development. The most well-known Autism Spectrum Disorders are autism and Asperger syndrome.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Autism Early Intervention Program
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information about the Autism Early Intervention Program run by Novita, part of the Federal government providing increased access to a range of evidence based services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Autism - suggestions for parents
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A child with autism – also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – poses extra challenges for a parent. Parents need support and resources and may want counselling. A doctor, autism professional or support group is a good place to start when looking for help.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Family, friends and your child's autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A summary of how extended family and friends might respond to you and your child with autism spectrum disorder, and tips on helping family and friends provide support for families with children with ASD.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Support for autism spectrum disorder in your community
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An overview of where and how parents can find community support for their child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as tips for dealing with community reactions to children with ASD.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Autism: what can be done? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Most affected children will show signs of autism by the age of 2, but a firm diagnosis may not be possible until 3 or older.
Date:   Jun 2007

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