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Autism Awareness - Sydney University
Parents, professionals, educators, child care workers and students wanting a career in this field, are invited to attend an Autism Awareness Expo. The Expo will feature presentations by some of Australia’s leading professionals and service providers.
Click here for more information
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Autism Help - Online Resource
This website is an initiative of Gateway Support Services Inc. funded by the Dept of Human Services Victoria Barwon-South Western Region. It aims to provide use friendly information on early childhood, education, health, community & recreation, and employment support.
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Autism Info Australia
Autism Info Australia aims to provide clear information for parents on what ASD means and outline some of the services and treatments available today in Australia. Also produces Spectrum Parenting Magazine, a free downloadable magazine.
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autismconnect
autismconnect aims to be a worldwide, interactive, personalised forum for the sharing of information by people whose lives are touched by autism. This includes people with autism, their parents, friends, educators and therapists, as well as researchers, legislators and volunteers.
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Beyond Autism
This autism website contains many links to other resources and is a comprehensive source of information - to help move 'beyond' the label of autism. Developed by a parent of a child with autism.
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Canadian Autism Resources and Events
An international website resource centre with links to books, publications, online magazines, workshops and conferences.
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Carers New South Wales
Carers NSW Inc. support and are the leading voice for carers in NSW. They aim to: Be a voice for carers; Encourage carers to recognise their own needs; Resource and support carers; Enable carers to make informed choices; Promote recognition and understanding of carers; and Influence government and policy makers to activate changes that benefit carers. National Carer Counselling Program 1800 242 636 - free call except for mobile phones.
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Carers Australia
Provides practical help and support for all carers, including information on managing stress, coping skills, dealing with grief and loss, transition issues, practical problem solving techniques, emotional support and health and wellbeing.
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Centre for Disease Control - Autism topics
Autism topics on the Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta Georgia site, is federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
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Community Builders NSW
This website is designed for those involved in community level social, economic and environmental renewel including community leaders, community & government workers, volunteers, program managers, academics, policy makers, youth & seniors. The site contains practical resources, case studies, discussion forum, conferences, workshops, training & events calendar.
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Dr Tony Attwood’s Home Page
This web site contains resources, information on Tony’s presentation schedule, messages and issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, and papers he has written on related topics
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DIAL-AN-ANGEL®
DIAL-AN-ANGEL® is Australia's only national group specialising in home and family care. Angels provide all home-based services: Domestic housekeeping, Child care, Nursing, Eldercare-at-home®, Gardener-handyman services, Pet care, Caretaking and Home & Corporate Functions. All Angels are professionally screened and personally selected for your protection. Phone 1300 72 11 11.
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Fragile X Association of Australia
Fragile X syndrome is a condition which results in problems with learning and behaviour. It is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability. Specialist therapies, targeted education and medication can all improve the quality of life for those affected by Fragile X. The Fragile X Association provides family support and information.
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ID Your Child
ID Your Child produces professional, high quality, credit card sized PVC identification cards for parents and carers to carry with them, containing the vital information required to assist the authorities in finding your child fast in the event that they are lost, or in an medical emergency or accident where you are unable speak for them.
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Immunise Australia Program
This site provides information on standard childhood immunisation. It is based on accurate information available at this time, and will help to make informed decisions about immunisation.
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Indiana Resource Centre for Autism (USA)
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism staff conduct outreach training and consultations, engage in research, and develop and disseminate information focused on building the capacity of local communities, organizations, agencies, and families to support children and adults across the autism spectrum in typical work, school, home, and community settings. The website contains information on publications, research and seminars.
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Josie Santomauro’s site
Josie Santomauro's website - Queensland author and autism information source.
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Jypsy's comprehensive autism links
Jypsy’s comprehensive autism links site or “oops. Wrong planet!syndrome” & links the Asperger Syndrome part of the Spectrum.
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Mental Health Association NSW Inc
Information on mental health care services in NSW
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The NSW Council for Intellectual Disability
The NSW Council for Intellectual Disability is the peak organisation in NSW representing the rights and interests of people with intellectual disability.
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Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support
Asperger site with links for Asperger Syndrome Information & Support.
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Speech Pathology Australia
Speech Pathology Australia is the national body for the speech pathology profession in Australia.
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sydneyforkids.com.au
From Wendy Preston, author of the book Sydney for Kids. Not a specific site regarding autism.
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Temple Grandin’s site
Dr Temple Grandin is a 44-year old autistic woman with a successful international career designing livestock equipment. She completed her Ph.D. in Animal Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana, and is now an Assistant Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University.
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Wendy Lawson’s home page
Wendy Lawson has an autism spectrum disorder. She is now a mum of four children with five university degrees. Wendy is a qualified Social Worker and Adult Educator who now operates her own business. She currently works as a trainee psychologist.
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Working Carers Support Gateway
An information resource for people in paid employment caring for a relative or friend who is ill, frail, has a disability or is ageing. Working carers may work full-time, part-time, casually or have a business of their own.
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Young Carers NSW
The Young Carers website provides information and support to children and young people under the age of 25 who are caring for a family member with a children and young people, under 25yrs of age, who care for and support a family member with a disability.
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“Your Shout”
“Your Shout” was made by and for adolescent siblings as part of the Siblings Project conducted by the Association for Children with a Disability (April 2002-June 2004). Thanks to all the siblings who have contributed to this site, and to the Federal and State Governments for funding this project through the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy.
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Virtual Expert Clinics Inc.
This organisation developed AutismPro, the online resource for parents of children with autism and the professionals working with those children.
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Asperger's Syndrome Website
Website by Rebekah Heinrichs, M.S.N., M.S. Ed., based in the US. Targeting information to parents and professionals about Asperger's Syndrome including bullying issues. Includes free newsletter, access to resources, bookstore, and useful links.
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