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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/content/early-days 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 Dept Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), Dept of Health & Aging (DoHA) and the Dept Education, Training & Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

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3 Last Updated: August 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 in alphabetical order St George and Sutherland Organisation contact details (include consortium members) ABA Link & Respite services Momentum Learning Phone: info.mls@optusnet.com.au Website: ABA Approach Programs Area coverage ABA Individualised ABA programs Behaviour management plans School consultation services Parent training SPOT (Specialised, Prioritised Occasional Treatment) Toilet training Difficult mealtimes Sleep issues Peer interaction/social skills Community access Metro Sydney All and Rehabilitation All and Rehabilitation (A.O.T.R.) Address: 3 Hinkler Avenue, Caringbah. Phone: or aotr@tpg.com.au ALLSALT All Speech and Language Therapies Address: 2/16 Lime Kiln Road, Lugarno Phone: sarah@allsalt.com.au Web: Facebook: Therapy based Speech Centre based sessions in an environment designed to emulate the home (includes outdoor area) Motor integration Assistance with toilet training issues Munch Time Program SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) feeding program Preschool/ School/home based sessions Home/ School/ preschool based Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Visual timetables, behaviour routines and social stories Language stimulation techniques All interventions are family focused Lugarno

4 Autism Assist Jemimah Bray Address: 4/1008 Old Princess Highway, Engadine Phone: Speech Pathology Centre based Home/ pre-school/ school visits Engadine Autism Behavioural Intervention Autism Behavioural Intervention (ABI) Address: 202/35 Doody St, Alexandria Phone: Website: Engadine Address: 132A Woronora Road, Engadine Phone: Behavioural approach with ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) Therapy based ABA Individualised ABA program Focus on behaviour, pre/school skills, communication Multi- Disciplinary team Home/ pre-school based Speech Pathologist in a consortium with Autism Behavioural Intervention Association of NSW. Metro Sydney Autism Connections Family Connections Sydney Pty Ltd Irena Woodward Address: 56 Billa Rd, Bangor NSW 2234 Phone: irena@autismconnections.com.au RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) Occupational Therapy RDI consultant Relationship Development Intervention Social Skills groups during school holidays. Individual School/ Pre-school observations Evaluation Parent support group (free) Southern Sydney Website: Family Connections Elizabeth Ponce Address: 56 Billa Road, Bangor Phone: Concepts Psychology Clinic Helen Tsamoulos Address: 255 Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci Phone Special Educator Psychology RDI Consultant Relationship Development Intervention programs RDI program support Special Education School support RDI consultant Relationship Development Intervention Psychology Family Psychology service Psychology Assessments

5 Aspire Early Intervention Aspire Early Intervention Address: Suite 107, 3 The Crescent, Homebush Bay Phone: Web: info@aspireearlyintervention.com Early Intervention Multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Early Childhood Educators, and Play Therapist. EIBI (Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention) / Speech / Psychological Services ~ Home or Centre based Behaviour Management Home based therapy services Workshops (visual schedules, toilet training, behaviour management) Play Therapy Functional Communication Training (Verbal Behaviour) School Visits and Consultation Incidental Consulting Services at home (toilet training, eating/sleeping) South West Sydney

6 Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Building Blocks Location: Frenchs Forest Phone: Web: Multidisciplinary 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 / / 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 Metro Sydney Hurstville Diagnostic Assessment Service Location: Families have to travel to Frenchs Forest Phone: Web: Assessment and information service Centre Based Program (State funded program admin fee can be FaHCSIA funding) Child and Parent components 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: Web: School consultation School Based Educational Outreach Intensive consultation including observations and report of recommendations Professional development for staff Review consultation NSW

7 Azza s Child Psychology Clinic Azza s Child Psychology clinic Address: 22 Barry Avenue, Mortdale Phone: info@azzaschildpsychologyclinic.com.a u Psychology Psychology Centre/ home/ preschool Individualised therapy program focusing on behaviour, communication, play skill & pre/school/school Skill Training Social Skills (Individual/ Group) Anxiety/ Anger Management & Emotional training, tailored to child's developmental level & needs Mortdale Parent Training Positive Behaviour Support Behaviour Management for challenging behaviours Toilet training Workshops for parents Psychological Assessment Assessment of autism spectrum severity, adaptive & intellectual functioning to assist with strengths and weaknesses & treatment planning Capable Kids Capable Kids Address: 62A Anzac Avenue, Engadine Also at: 11B & 11C Walker Street, Helensburgh RDI trained Behavioural (ABI) and Home, centre or preschool based A written summary and take home activities provided with each session Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) & St George 89a Cronulla Street Cronulla Social Skills Groups Phone: Web: contactus@capablekids.net.au Parent Training Hanen More than Words and Talk Ability (group and individual programs) Catherine Rubbi Speech Catherine Rubbi Speech Pathology Service Address: Suite 203, 304 The Kingsway, Caringbah Phone: cathyrubbi@internode.on.net PECS Hanen SCERTS Centre based Will consider home based sessions Trained in SCERTS

8 The Learning Centre The Learning Centre Address: Suite 45/11-21 Underwood Road, Homebush Phone: Web: ABA ABA Home and Centre based Pre/school visits available Individualised programs School shadowing Parent and teacher training Access to online individualised programs State wide Clare Rowe Clare Rowe Address: 245 Rocky point Rd Ramsgate Phone: Web: Psychology Psychology Ramsgate Communicate Pty Ltd Communicate Speech Address: PO Box 506 Double Bay Pathology NSW 1360 Phone: Web: Mobile speech pathology provider offering home, preschool & school based services; Parent follow-up/communication provided for all preschool and school based sessions Emphasis on play skills, social skills, transition to school and functional communication; Services for children at all levels of communication and development Ongoing support and engagement with teachers, and other professionals; Highly flexible to meet the unique needs of each and every family; Individual & group therapy available; Therapists trained in Augmentative/Alternative communication (AAC) (including sign, PECS, I-pad programs including Proloquo2Go etc) and Early Start Denver Model St George and Sutherland Mobile therapy service

9 Connect Therapy Connect Therapy Address: 63 South Avenue, Leichhardt Phone: Website: Developmental/ Social Connect Therapy Connect Therapy is a mobile service. They offer the Connect parent training program delivered through a series of DVDs and support from the therapists. Eastern Sydney, St George and Bankstown LGA. Jo Byron Address: Cronulla Phone: starfishspeechpathology@hotmail.com Therapy based and DIR based Home and preschool/school based St George and Sutherland Kids Focus Paediatrics Kids Focus Paediatrics Address: Shop 3, 89 Mulga Road, Oatley Phone: info@kidsfocus.net.au Website: Play based, family centred approach. Centre based, home and school programs Play based, family centred approach Centre based, home and school programs Play based, family centred approach Sensory processing problems Fine and gross motor skills Play skills Group Sessions (depending on interest and suitability) Social skills Transition to school Parent Training Hanen program (depending on interest) Oatley Konfident Kids Hopalong Address: 34 Pindara Road, Peakhurst Phone: help@hopalong.com.au Web: Family Centred approach Centre based/ home based/ preschool / school visits Individual and group sessions Group sessions focus on handwriting, social skills and motor skills Individual sessions focus on sensory processing, behavioural, motor skills, communication/visuals, motor perceptual, handwriting BOUNCE Back 4 Kids ( motor skills program) Peakhurst, Croydon

10 Koorana Koorana Address: 22 Philip Street, Roselands Phone: Web: Family Centred approach Centre based and home based Centre based and home based One year home visiting program. Intensive behaviour support program. Group programs Playlinks 12 month autism specific pre school Parent Training Inner West Learning Links Learning Links Address: 10 Railway Pde, Penshurst Phone: Website: Centre based and home programs. Centre based and home and programs. Preschool programs Preschool for 2 days a week Let Link program which links children into mainstream preschools. South East Sydney Area including Bankstown and the Eastern Suburbs Parent training (including Hanen) Group sessions Transition to school Early Starters Program (social and developmental focused sessions Lizard Children s Centre Lizard Children s Centre Address: Level 3, 126 Greville Street, Chatswood Phone: Web: ABA ABA Intensive early intervention programs covering all developmental areas based on the principles of Applied behaviour Analysis (ABA), and Psychology Social Skills group programs In-home and in- school or preschool behaviour consultations Training for parents Workshops throughout the year in regard to behaviour management, language development and toilet training Parent support functions are scheduled several times a year at Lizard Centre State wide

11 Parks Clinic Debbie Yuille Address: 7 Cranberry Street, Loftus and 96 Percival Road, Stanmore Phone: deborahy@optusnet.com.au Speech Pathology Centre-based service Preschool and home visits as required Assessments and therapy Signing and visual communication systems. Sensational Kids Group Sensational Kids OT Address: Suite 26, Bath Rd, Kirrawee Phone: info@sensationalkidsot.com.au Website: Speech Language and Learning Clinic Address: Suite 1, 1 Morts Rd, Mortdale Phone: Play based family centred approach DIR DIR Floor time Sensory Motor based Approach Home and Centre based sessions School/ preschool support Parent Training seminars Sensational Kids can now offer intensive therapy sessions for Regional families. Sensational Kids have a strong focus on using play to help a child develop their skills. They also strongly encourage families to be as involved as possible in the therapy both during and in between sessions. Centre based, home based and preschool/school programs available Stepping Stones Aaron Jackson Phone: aaron@servam.com.au SERVAM Servam/ Aaron is an OT who provides a transdisciplinary approach using the SERVAM principles. He can work with children in their home, preschool/school or in his clinic. He also runs the SERVAM workshops for parents (Sensory considerations, Environmental management, Routines and planned change, Visual support, autism friendly communication and Motivation). Blacktown to Alexandria Sydney Paediatrics Sydney South Child Psychology Clare Rowe Address: 245 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate Phone: Web: Little Achievers Samantha Rixon Address: 56A Gloucester Rd, Hurstville Behavioural, family based DIR/ Floortime Psychology Assessment and Report Behavioural support Child anxiety Occupational Therapist Assessment Group and individual programs Hurstville Hurstville

12 Phone: Mob: Web: Talk Time Kirsten Wakefield Address: 56A Gloucester Rd, Hurstville Phone: Mob: Website: Family Based Sensory processing problems Home and preschool visits as part of program DIR/ Floortime Social Skills Groups Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding Assessment and Report Group and individual programs 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions offered Intensive school holiday blocks offered School Readiness Programs Key word sign PECS Hanen Hurstville Sylvanvale Sylvanvale Address: 2 Mikarie Place, Kirrawee Phone: Website: Heathdene Preschool (in consortium with Sylvanvale) Address: 1181 Old Princess Hwy Engadine Phone: Wellbeing Clinic Address: Suite 1, 545 Kingsway, Miranda Phone: Website: Preschool Behavioural Individual Sessions Centre based, home based or preschool based Russian Speech Pathologist available Individual Sessions Centre based, home based or preschool based Group Therapy Sessions Social skills groups School readiness programs Supported Preschool Small intensive preschool for 2 days per week with specialist ASD support. Contact Heathdene for more information. Psychology Individual and group therapy Behaviour management Social skills groups Can help develop children s social, play, living, problem solving, and transition skills and help them to manage their behaviour and anxiety. Parent Training

13 Talking Heads Talking Heads Contact name: Sonia Bestulic Address: 16 Gray Street Kogarah Phone: Kids Konnect Psychological Services Briget Gurton Address 1: Suite 307/13A Montgomery St Kogarah Address 2: Suite 203, 304 Kingsway, Caringbah Phone: or Hanen Sign DIR/ Floortime Connect Therapy PECS SCERTS Behavioural Centre based individual and group Speech Therapy sessions Some Saturday sessions available Therapists trained in Hanen More than Words; Sign; DIR/Floortime; Connect therapy; PECS and PODD Use SCERTS assessment techniques Centre based sessions Social Skills Group School Readiness Group (Term 3 and 4) Focus on social skills and play skills Psychology Centre based and home based services Supports parents with behaviour management strategies, sleep issues and anxious children Will work 1:1 with older children around emotional labelling and anxiety Trained ABA therapist Social Skills (including group therapy) Roselands Kogarah and Miranda Janine Painter Occupational Therapy Services Address: Central Rd, Miranda.2228 Phone: C.O.T.S Carol Zebib Address: 40/ Canterbury Road Roselands Phone: Centre based service/ preschool/ school visits Works on fine and gross motor skills, preacademic, play, visual perception, self care, attention to task and concentration. Manages sensory processing needs Handwriting Skills groups (School Holidays) Transition to School groups (Terms 3 and 4) Miranda Roselands Therapy and Learning Centre Therapy and Learning Centre Address: 27 Monro Avenue, Kirrawee Phone: Website Centre based service Works on fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, postural control, motor planning and coordination School Readiness assessments Kirrawee

14 Veronica Borham Veronica Borham Address: Suite 49, level 1, Glencoe St Sutherland Phone: Web: Psychology Psychology Individual and group therapy services Play therapy Social skills Anxiety Home/ preschool visits offered throughout St George & Sutherland Shire; Lugarno to Penshurst Parent Training Sutherland

15 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) 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 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 m.au

16 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 Region: South East Sydney Playgroups can be attended by parents who do not yet have a diagnosis of Autism. Parents can also attend playgroups without their children to share stories and offer support/ receive support from other families. Playgroup Location For Details Contact Information Greenacre Children with ASD or ASD symptoms and their siblings Location: The Greenacre Citizens Hall 202 Waterloo Rd, Greenacre NSW Phone: Rachael Field rfield@playgroupnsw.com.au Under school aged children Thursday 1 3pm Gymea Children with ASD or ASD symptoms and their siblings Location: Gymea Bay Cricket/ Football Club, Avenel Road Gymea Bay Phone: Under school aged children Runs: Wednesday 10 12pm (Will not run during school holidays)

17 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

18 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 autismadvisor@autismspectrum.org.au For a language interpreter call The Picture Communication Symbols by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission. Boardmaker is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson L Developed by