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Autism Awareness Australia

Founded in 2007, Autism Awareness Australia is a not-for-profit autism education and awareness organisation.

Their goal is simple: to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.

Vision and mission

Autism Awareness Australia is all about empowering autism families.

How Autism Awareness Australia can help

They ensure autistic individuals, and their parents/carers have access to the best possible free information, resources and tools to empower them to support themselves or their loved ones on the spectrum.

They also provide targeted educational programs to families, professionals and the broader community. All of this alongside their ongoing push to de-mystify and bring awareness to the abilities and challenges faced by the autism spectrum community.

Programs and apps and tools

  • Autism: What Next?: a free digital toolkit to help you navigate the first year following an autism diagnosis

Autism Awareness’s campaigns and events have reached millions of Australians. They have delivered the majority of the programs free of charge across the country, including in rural and regional communities.

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Last reviewed: November 2021

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Autism myths and misconceptions | Autism Awareness Australia

Autism is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Learn how to identify and debunk common myths and pseudoscience about autism.

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Signs of autism | Autism Awareness Australia

Identify the early signs of autism across different age groups, from young children to adults.

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Autism signs in children | Autism Awareness Australia

Spotting autism in children can be difficult. Learn about the common signs of autism at different developmental stages and how to seek further support.

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Autism in women and girls | Autism Awareness Australia

Autistic girls and women are often diagnosed later than males. Learn the signs of autism in women and girls, and explore available support options.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Diagnosis Australia | Autismwhatnext

Autism: What Next? is here to help you navigate autism. From diagnosis to therapies and support for children and adults.

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Managing your new diagnosis | Autism: What next?

A new autism diagnosis can be very validating but also might lead you to question a lot of things in your life. This 'new normal' phase may take some time to adjust to.

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Early intervention | Autism: What next?

A detailed guide to all the things you need to know immediately after receiving a diagnosis. Understanding your early intervention options is critical to making an educated decision about what is right for you and your child.

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Early intervention options | Autism: What next?

It is important to have a good understanding of your early intervention options in order to choose ones that will meet the needs of your child and family.

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What is applied behaviour analysis? | Autism: What next?

Early intensive behaviour intervention (EIBI), behaviour intervention or simply 'ABA' are terms often used to describe therapies based on the principles of applied behavior analysis - you will see us use these terms interchangeably.

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What is occupational therapy? | Autism: What next?

Another common early intervention suggestion is for children to visit an occupational therapist. For many parents, they are not sure why. Occupational Therapy Australia helps us understand how it all works.

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