Helping Children with Autism Package (HCWA) Autism Advisor Program (AAP) Early Days Workshops PlayConnect Playgroups Raising Children Network Medicare Items Positive Partnerships Workshops $ You can apply for up to $12,000 funding to spend on approved therapy programs For children under 6 years with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Workshops for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) These are free Playgroups for children (0-6 years) with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their parents/carers These are free A website with information about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), services, supports and types of therapies Medicare has 4 options for helping parents/carers to get money back for private therapy programs for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Face to face and online workshops and learning modules for parents/carers who have a school aged child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Phone 1300 978 611 Email: autismadvisor@autism spectrum.org.au You can speak to an Autism Advisor to get information, answer questions and to help you apply for the funding www.autismspectrum.o rg.au/content/autismadvisor-program-nsw Go to: Please contact Early Days to register your interest for a workshop. (02) 8977 8353 You can find out more information about the workshops at www.autismspectrum.org. au/earlydaysworkshops Phone 1800 171 882 Email: admin@playgroupnsw. com.au A playgroup may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one may be organised www.playgroupaustrali a.com.au/nsw Go to: www.raisingchildren.ne t.au/autism Follow the links to: Learning about autism Service pathfinder Guide to therapies Parent forum Phone 1300 978 611 Email: autismadvisor@autism spectrum.org.au To ask an Autism Advisor for a Medicare Information Factsheet Phone 1300 881 971 Find out all about workshops and information sessions to help you to work closely with your child s school www.positivepartnershi ps.com.au For a language interpreter call 13 14 50 Developed by The Picture Communication Symbols 1981 2009 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission. Boardmaker is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson L Programs are funded by Dept of Social Services (DSS), Dept of Health & Aging (DoHA) and the Dept Education, Training & Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
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Last Updated: May 2013. If you would like more up to date information, please contact the NSW Autism Advisor Program. Autism Advisor Program (AAP) $ and Surrounds Autism Advisor Program (NSW) NSW Autism Advisor Program List of approved organisations for spending Autism Advisor funding Organisation contact details (include consortium members) Approach Programs Area coverage Link (Lead Agency) Link Location: (checking this service info) Behavioural Can set up program Will provide consultations via web cam Phone: 02 94114618 Website: www.abalink.com.au Momentum Learning Location: area Phone: 02 80844428 Email: info.mls@optusnet.com.au Website: www.momentumlearning.com.au Gloria Clark Speech Pathology Location: Wollongong Address: 29/71-83 Smith Street, Wollongong Email: glospeech@hotmail.com Phone: 02 42261947 or 0413464382 Speech Pathology Behaviour Management plans School consultation service Parent Training SPOT programs (to teach specific skills) Speech Pathology Centre-based therapy with home activities and resources provided Some programs in preschools and schools Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Parent-training, Hanen More-than-words (group and individual) Supporting the use of electronic devices, ipads/ipods and low technology systems as part of programs as required area Wollongong,
All Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation (A.O.T.R) All Occupational Therapy and Therapy based Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation (A.O.T.R.) Sensory processing difficulties Location: Albion Park Rail Motor integration Address: Unit 2, 47-49 Shandan Circuit, Assistance with toilet training issues Albion Park Rail Phone: 1300 00 2687 Munch Time Program SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) feeding program Email: aotr@tpg.com.au Therapy conducted in soft play center with a private room available Web: www.aotr.com.au for therapy Home, School, preschool based therapy Albion Park Autism Behaviour Intervention (ABI) Autism Behavioural Intervention (ABI) Location: Phone: 02 96692250 Website: www.abinsw.org.au Individualized program Multi- Disciplinary team Autism Connections Dr Peter O'Brien - Pathways Through Autism Location: Phone: 02 42341925 or 0424 151 652 Email: pete@pathwaysthroughautism.com.au Website: www.autismconnections.com.au Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Relationship Development Intervention In-home family consultation program. Promoting genuine family relationships and connections. Family support through step-by-step challenges. Creating environments for confidence and competence. Developing real life skills and understanding.
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Building Blocks Location: Phone: 02 89778341 Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au Diagnostic Assessment Service Location: Families have to travel to Frenchs Forest Phone: 02 89778316 Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au Multidisciplinar y Assessment and information service Making the Connection Introductory service for families at home Includes planning, preparation and provision of a written report. Building the Foundations A series of fortnightly sessions designed to implement and review the progress of your child s Early Intervention Plan. Therapy addressing areas such as play skills, communication, social interaction, behaviour, sensory regulation, motor skills, transition to school and key pre-academic skills Parent training and child therapy happen in the family home Occupational Therapy/ Speech Pathology/ Psychology Home based or School based (conducted in classroom with playground support as needed) Transition to School Transitional support for children going to schools and other educational settings Parent Training Hanen More Than Words appropriate for non-verbal and early verbal stages Hanen Talkability is for children who have higher functioning verbal skills and looks more at pragmatics Centre Based Program (State funded program admin fee can be FaHCSIA funding) Parent program Group program for children Comprehensive Assessment for Intervention/Transition Planning A comprehensive evaluation of a child s functioning across multiple domains. The assessment provides specific information about the child in terms of cognitive abilities, social skills, communication and behaviour, in order to guide and generate an individualized intervention and/or transition plan. Frenchs Forest Education Outreach Location: Across NSW dependent on availability Phone: 02 89778341 (service accessed through Building Blocks) Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au School consultation School Based Educational Outreach Intensive consultation including observations and report of recommendations Professional development for staff Review consultation NSW
Capable Kids Capable Kids Address: 62A Anzac Avenue Engadine Also at: 11B & 11C Walker Street, Helensburgh Phone: 02 95203338 Web: www.capablekids.net.au Email: contactus@capablekids.net.au RDI influenced Behavioural Speech Pathology Occupational Therapy Behaviour Management programs (using an ABI style approach) Speech Pathology Home based therapy in area A written summary and take home activities provided with each session Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Occupational Therapy Centre based in Helensburgh A written summary and take home activities provided with each session Engadine Helensburgh Social Skills Groups Parent Training Hanen More than Words (group and individual programs) Communicate Speech Pathology Pty Ltd Communicate Speech Pathology Pty Ltd Address: Mobile Service Phone: 02 93283444 Email: info@communicatespeech.com.au Web: www.communicatespeech.com.au Comprehensive approach Individualised approach Speech Pathology Assessment and therapy for language and social skills with a focus on meaningful and functional communication. Home, Pre-school and school based therapy to ensure generalisation of skills and build relationships with peers Flexible approach when working with families identifying how the family would like the service structured. Early Start Denver Model trained (ESDM) Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Hanen trained Parent capacity training Community Support Professionals Real Disability Care Address: Wollongong Phone: 1300 856 617 Email: info@realdisabilitycare.com.au Web: www.realdisabilitycare.com.au Psychology Behaviour Support Psychology Services Centre based, with home visits and school visits available Parent training Staff/professional development
Speech Pathology Speech Pathology Shergeel Chaudhry Location: Warilla Address: 103 Shellharbour Rd, Warilla Phone: 0432487501 Web: www.illawarraspeech.com.au Email: contact@illawarraspeech.com.au Speech Pathology Speech Pathology specialist in ipad technology and in applications that would be of benefit to children with autism ipad application support, parent training and tech help service to parents and clients who have DSS funding over Skype Clinic, home and school based sessions available Parks Clinic Sophie O Connell Speech Pathology Address: 4 Kiama Ave, Kiama Downs, NSW Phone: 0416 254 129 Speech Pathology Speech Pathology Clinic based service Home, school and preschool consultative service available Parental training involved during sessions Kiama Quirky Kid Quirky Kid Location: Austinmer Address: Suite 105, 62 Moore Street, Austinmer Phone: 02 93629297 Email: info@quirkykid.com.au Website: www.childpsychologist.com.au Psychology, behavioural Set up and run programs Centre based, home based or preschool/school location School Observations Social Skills Groups The Best of Friends Centre based, home based or preschool/school location Wollongong area Workshops Parent training to help develop skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver interventions at home Family Based Interventions Develop families skills, expectations and family goals Offer a flexible approach for regional families using skype, e-mail and phone contact Two Tins Speech Pathology Two Tins Speech Pathology Liora Ballin Phone: 0407 018 850 Web: www.twotins.com.au Speech Therapy Mobile service Speech Therapy School and home based assessment and therapy; low tech and high tech AAC Wollongong Email: liora@twotins.com.au
Autism Advisor Program (NSW) NSW Autism Advisor Program List of workshops available to families as a part of the Helping Children with Autism package These workshops are free Workshop Details Contact Information Phone (02) 8977 8353 Workshops for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Days Workshops An Early Days workshop runs over one full day. It is intended for mothers, fathers and other family carers of children who have recently been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or who are starting the assessment and diagnosis process. Workshops are kept to small groups of 4 10 people. Families will gain information to help them in the early days of their journey, including: learning about autism spectrum disorder and what it means for their child and family learning how the everyday things they do can make a difference to their child s development learning how to choose between therapies and get the most out of services. Closest upcoming workshops A workshop may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one will be organised Web www.autismspectrum.org.au/ earlydaysworkshops www.autismspectrum.org.au/earlydaysworkshops Workshop Details Contact information Positive Partnerships Workshops Face to face and online workshops for parents/carers who have school age children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) By participating in the workshops as parents or carers you will gain- The latest information on ASD and how this directly impacts on your child s learning at school An understanding about the processes and strategies for effective parent, school and teacher partnerships; Specific strategies on how to advocate to support your child s participation at school and ongoing learning needs; and, Information about your local school s processes to support learning at all stages of the educational pathway; Web www.positivepartnerships.co m.au
Medicare Programs (Money back for private services) Name of the Program Who can use the Program How many times can I use the Program? Who do I need to speak to? Which private services can I use? Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) Under 13 years 4 assessment sessions to assist with the diagnosis and treatment plan in total not every year Paediatrician Psychiatrist Speech pathologist Optometrist Occupational therapist (OT) Physiotherapist Psychologist Orthoptist Audiologist (Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this item before starting therapy) Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) Under 15 years 20 therapy sessions in total not every year Paediatrician Psychiatrist Speech pathologist Optometrist Occupational therapist (OT) Physiotherapist Psychologist Orthoptist Audiologist (Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this item before starting therapy) Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan Any age 5 therapy sessions in total every year GP (local doctor) Speech pathologist Occupational Therapist (OT) Psychologist Physiotherapist Dietician Aboriginal Health Worker Audiologist Chiropractor Diabetes Educator Exercise Physiologist Osteopath Podiatrist (Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this item before starting therapy) Better Access to Mental Health Care Plan Any age 6 (+ 4 extra with referral) individual therapy sessions and 6 (+4 extra with referral) group therapy sessions in total GP (local doctor) Occupational Therapist (OT) Psychologist Social Worker (Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this item before starting therapy) every year
Medicare is the name of Australia s health care system. Medicare gives people some money back after they have paid to see a doctor or other health related service. Doctors and other health services can be found in a hospital or in the community. Who do I need to speak to? Paediatrician A Paediatrician is a medical doctor who specialises in the medical care of infants, children and teenagers. Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist Clinical and other Psychologists are experts in personal counselling to help a person improve themselves and their interaction in groups. They can help to reduce an individual s difficult behaviours while working to develop and promote new behaviours and social skills. They raise a child s awareness of their emotions, while working with the parents to develop strategies to effectively deal with difficult behaviours. They are sometimes just called psych s. Speech Pathologist / Therapist Speech Pathologists, also known as speechies, provide a wide range of services for both individuals and families. They provide advice for the treatment and management of speech and communication disorders. They are specialists at identifying whether a child s language and communication development is delayed or different from other children. Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapists help improve motor function and reasoning, assisting people to live independently. A child s play is their occupation so an OT can help children learn to play. They can help a person who has sensitivities to their environment. They can also help with other life skills including toilet training, holding a pencil and learning to climb. Social Workers Social workers aim to develop the potential of people they work with to improve the person s quality of life. Social workers can provide counselling and provide or develop emotional support. Audiologists Audiologists are specialists trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing and balance problems. They are also trained in counselling and sign language. Physiotherapists Physiotherapists diagnose and treat people of all ages to help them move and function better. Psychiatrist A doctor who has special training in helping people with a mental illness. For more autism information and support call the Autism Advisor Program 1300 978 611 Email: autismadvisor@autismspectrum.org.au For a language interpreter call 13 14 50 The Picture Communication Symbols 1981 2009 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission. Boardmaker is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson L Developed by