Helping Children with Autism Package (HCWA)

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1 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 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 rg.au/content/autismadvisor-program-nsw Go to: Please contact Early Days to register your interest for a workshop. (02) You can find out more information about the workshops at au/earlydaysworkshops Phone admin@playgroupnsw. com.au A playgroup may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one may be organised a.com.au/nsw Go to: t.au/autism Follow the links to: Learning about autism Service pathfinder Guide to therapies Parent forum Phone autismadvisor@autism spectrum.org.au To ask an Autism Advisor for a Medicare Information Factsheet Phone Find out all about workshops and information sessions to help you to work closely with your child s school ps.com.au For a language interpreter call Developed by: The Picture Communication Symbols by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission. Boardmaker is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson L Programs are funded by Department of Social Services (DSS), Dept of Health & Aging (DoHA) and the Dept Education, Training & Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

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3 Last Updated February If you would like more up to date information, please contact the NSW Autism Advisor Program. Autism Advisor Program (NSW) Autism Advisor Program (AAP) $ NSW Autism Advisor Program List of approved organisations for spending Autism Advisor funding New England Area Organisation contact details (include consortium members) Approach Programs Area coverage ASPIRE Aspire Suite 107, 3 The Crescent, Homebush Bay NSW P: (02) W: E: info@aspireearlyintervention.com ABA Approach In home ABA programs assessments/programs support via Skype ABA training available Narrabri and surrounds (Contact Service) AUTISM SPECTRUM AUSTRALIA (ASPECT) Educational Outreach from Aspect Regional NSW P: or (02) W: Multidisciplinary School Based Educational Outreach Special Education Consultant School consultation Professional development for staff Social Skills program NSW wide Diagnostic Assessment Service Location: Families have to travel to Frenchs Forest P: (02) W: Assessment and information service 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 BRIGHTER ACCESS Brighter Access 86 Henderson St Inverell, NSW, 2360 P: (02) F: (02) Multidisciplinary Linda Foskey Jocelyn Wilson, Emma Daley Psychology - Julie Martin Early Intervention services in either individual or group sessions. Centre based or home based sessions available School visits and consultations when needed Inverell Warialda Bingara Glen Innes Moree (enquire) Tenterfield

4 HORIZON EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICE Horizon Early Childhood Intervention Service Napier Street (grounds of Public School) Postal: PO Box 1632 NSW 2340 P: (02) Out of Zone: E: W: Multidisciplinary Early Intervention Program Uses TEACCH program, focuses on communication and social skill development. Uses play based teaching focused on the child s interests. School aged services Children aged 6-7 can get support through Horizon Early Childhood Intervention Service by contacting the service directly. Services available: individual therapy sessions and multidisciplinary services. Please Note: contact Horizon Early Intervention prior to contacting individual therapists for the first time. Quirindi Elisabeth Beaven P: Katrina Barton New England Paediatric P: E: katrina@newenglandpaedot.com.au Jodie Maunder P: Jillian Thompson P: Ruth Hickson P: Sabuh Adhami P: Country Kids Katrina Wakely OT Bronwyn Laurie SP Emily Marshall P: Lynda Bell P: (02) Nicola Chirlian P: (02) Rebecca Bates Speech Pathologist P: New England P: W: Scallywags P: , Kootingal therapy Boggabri, Wee Waa, Gunnedah Caroona, Quirindi Mungindi Psychology Psychology Multidisciplinary Gunnedah, Boggabri and surrounds Centre based service in Quirindi (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays) Mobile services to families Available in one day per week (Thursdays) Quirindi Murrurundi, Scone, Merriwa, Muswellbrook Quirindi and Inverell Narrabri

5 LANGUAGE FOR LIFE Kylie Toynton Speech Pathologist Roslyn Rocky Glen NSW 2357 P: (02) M: E: Mobile Service available for families Clinic option available in Gunnedah Gunnedah, Coonabarbaran and surrounding localities LOGISTICS HEALTH Bregje van de Heijden 15 Barwan St, Narrabri NSW 2390 P: (02) F: (02) E: Mobile Service available for families Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Gunnedah, Coonabarabran PARKS CLINIC Nicola Chirlian 3/125 Henry St Quirindi NSW P: (02) Speech Speech Speech assessment One on One Speech Parent training and support Quirindi PEDAL EARLY INTERVENTION PEDAL Early Intervention 127A Allingham Street, P: (02) E: Multidisciplinary Psychology Individual/Group Sessions Parent Training Psychology Transition to School Support Behaviour support Parent Training Individual session to develop sensory, motor and daily living skills Transition to school/school support Individual session to develop social and communication skills Transition to school/school support Outreach at Uralla and Guyra Outreach at Uralla and Guyra SOUTHERN CROSS SPEECH PATHOLOGY Michelle Bennett Speech Pathologist Postal: PO Box 1839 NSW P: E: Offers the following services: Individual home and school/care based assessment and therapy for communication and social skills. Parent/carer / teacher training and support. School and transition programs.

6 SPOT4KIDS Spot4Kids 1 Ritz Street Yamba NSW 2464 P: (02) or Contact Ellinore Russell Speech Pathologist Lorraine Walkinshaw Can enquire about. Offers the following programs: Individual therapy sessions with a Speech Pathologist (mobile service - home, pre-school or school visit) Sensory gym programs run during school holidays in Yamba. Will take expressions of interest from families. Glen Innes Guyra Uralla THE LITTLE HATCHLING co The Little Hatchling Co Contact: Joanne Keegan P: Post: 1 Palmer Drive, Offers the following services: Individual home and school/care based assessment and therapy for communication and social skills (mobile service)

7 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) Face to face workshops and webinars for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Days Workshops Autism Advisor Program (NSW) An Early Days workshop runs over one full day or two part days. 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. A workshop may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one will be organised Web earlydaysworkshops Workshop Details Contact information Positive Partnerships Workshops Face to face, webinars 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 au

8 Autism Advisor Program (NSW) Play Connect Playgroups Local Playconnect Playgroups available to families as a part of the Helping Children with Autism package These playgroups are free Playgroup Location For Details Contact Information Gunnedah Children with ASD or ASD symptoms and their siblings Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, 12 Hunter Street (02) Under school aged children (Free) There is currently no Playconnect Playgroup available in this area. Families can register their interest with Playconnect Playgroup. When there is enough interest in an area, a playgroup can be set up locally. For more information on Playconnect Playgroups call: or visit:

9 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 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 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 Psychologist Dietician Audiologist Diabetes Educator Therapist (OT) Physiotherapist Aboriginal Health Worker Chiropractor 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) 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.

10 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. Therapist 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 autismadvisor@autismspectrum.org.au For a language interpreter call Developed by