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 Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), Dept of Health & Aging (DoHA) and the Dept Education, Training & Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
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Last Updated: August 2013. 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 South Coast Organisation contact details (include consortium members) Approach Programs Area coverage ASD Intervention Nicolas Janicaud Phone: 0416 198 506 Clovelly NSW 2031 Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Mobile service traveling roughly once a month down the south coast Bateman s Bay and surrounds Bega Home Ease I can Therapy Centre Contact: Sylvia Reed Location: Pambula Phone: 02 6494 3010 Email: OT@homeease.com.au Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Sensory processing problems Fine and gross motor skills Attention Pambula Illawarra Illawarra Shergeel Chaudhry Location: Warilla Address: 103 Shellharbour Rd, Warilla Phone: 0432487501 Email: illawarraspeechpathology@hotmail.com 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 FaHCSIA funding over Skype Skype only
Jigsaw Occupational Therapy for Children Jigsaw Occupational Therapy - Sheridan Wicks Location: Nowra Address: 1 McGrath Avenue, Nowra, NSW, 2541 Phone: 02 44213616 Email: info@jigsawoccupationaltherapy.com.au Website: www.jigsawoccupationaltherapy.com.au DIR-Floortime Occupational Therapy Initial Assessments Regular clinic-based occupational therapy Family-centred therapy Preschool, school and home visits Telephone consults Nowra Noahs Ark Noahs Ark Location: Nowra Address: 41 Worrigee St, Nowra Phone: 02 44235022 Website: www.noahsark.nsw.edu.au Email: nowra@noahsark.nsw.edu.au Shoalhaven Service - Melanie Park Location: 150 Mackay Street, Nowra Occupational Therapy / Occupational Therapy Centre based/ preschool/ school services available Work on Social and play based skills Hanen more than words Therapy blocks focused on supporting transitions Mainly works with families in her clinic. Nowra Ulladulla Nowra Phone: 02 44213178 Email: melken44@hotmail.com Dynamic Occupational Therapy Location: Terara Address: 4 Holme Street, Terara Phone: 0409907390 Email: info@dots.net.au Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Individualised programs provided for: sensory processing problems fine and gross motor problems handwriting and school skills school readiness Terara Seaview Location: Gerringong Gerringong Address: 24 Geering Street, Gerringong Phone: 02 42343424
Parks Clinic Sophie O Connell Location: Kiama Kiama Address: 4 Kiama Ave, Kiama Downs Phone: 0416 254 129 Email: sophiespeech@hotmail.com Rural Rural Sharon Newman Location: Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Home, pre/school and community based Helps teachers and parents to support communication Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Phone: 02 44745155 Email: ruralspeechpath@yahoo.com.au Spot 4 Kids Spot 4 Kids Address: Mobile Service Phone: 02 66463143 Email: admin.ot4kids@bigpond.com Occupational Therapy DIR Floortime Occupational Therapy Home, pre-school/school therapy available Centre based therapy available upon request Home, pre-school/school therapy available Centre based therapy available upon request Hanen program available depending on need Mobile home based therapy Nowra, Ulladulla and surrounding area Vivienne Freestone Vivienne Freestone Location: Eden, Bega, Batemans Bay, Ulladulla and Cooma Home based, centred based and school based therapy available Eden, Bega, Batemans Bay, Ulladulla Phone: 0428 603 927 Email: freestone@internode.on.net
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
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: Southern NSW Unfortunately there are no playconnect playgroups currently set up in your area. Please visit the following web page for more information on playconnect and view the locations of the playgroups: http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/go/our-national-programs/playconnect You may be eligible for a free playconnect resource to help develop your child s play skills at home. Please contact playconnect directly on 1800 171 882.
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 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 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) 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. Pathologist / Therapist 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 Developed by