Our Mission:
To empower children with Autism and their families through knowledge and support.
To positively impact and influence their social and emotional development.
Our objectives.
1. To advise and assist children with Autism and their families in South Western Sydney.
2. To provide support and information to parents of children with Autism
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To do this at a free or nominal price for families affected by Autism.
4. To engage relevant stakeholders that can make a valid contribution to the development of services and facilities for children with Autism and their families
5. To be an information source of Autism services in South West Sydney Area
6. To seek funding to sustain development of Autism advice and Support Service
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WHAT IS AUTISM:
The Official Definition of Autism
The term Autism Spectrum Disorders refers to a group of developmental disorders that are apparent before the age of three years and in which t here is a unique combination of abnormalities in reciprocal social interaction, patterns of communication and restricted and stereotyped interests and activities.
Children vary a great deal in their presentation however it is the lateness in talking that often alarms parents first.
Many children have associated developmental delay in general skills such as in play and personal self help.
Another way to understand the Autism S pectrum is that children with these disorders process information from people around them and the environment in very disordered and unusual ways.
We expect children with ASD to develop and change over time and there is a general trend toward improvement with passing of the years though this may be slow. We expect children to go to school and learn. We expect them to grow up and to contribute to society.
Early intervention helps and services that deliver this in Partnership with Parents and respect the goals of families are generally more successful in supporting people than services that do not.
What is Autism from a parent's perspective
Spectrum Parenting
An inspirational story on a young boy from the US
Sylvia Hale Speech made in Parliament about AUTISM
AASS Says Many thanks for Trivia Night 06/10/07
YOUTUBE -
About Autism: Four Voices
Autism Advisory and Support Service Newsletter
Champion newspaper with our story and photos
Elevate Project - Sibling Day Out
Consultation for the Australian Disability Parking Scheme
Families in Partnership Co-Operative News Letter
Sexuality Info Session Flyer
Autism Spectrum Newsletter
Your support for AASS will assist many families of Autistic children.
Here is an exerpt from the Liverpool Champion 19.9.07
The service has nabbed the attention of Upper House Greens MP Sylvia Hale. She plans to speak about autism when Parliament resumes. "It is extraordinary that these people have seized the initiative in the absence of any real assistance from the state, federal and local authorities," Ms Hale said of the committee members. "I am very keen to speak about this in Parliament."
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