Autism Association of Western Australia

Super Early Bird registrations for the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025 are closing this month! This is your last chance to save you up to $600AUD on a full conference pass. Secure your place at APAC 2025 today and join us in creating and inspiring the future together. https://lnkd.in/gPUknUC8

Meet Maddi, Talia and Cat, some of our passionate therapists who love what they do! Being part of our multidisciplinary therapy team means: ⭐Delivering individualised, collaborative, and strength-based therapy for Autistic individuals and their families. ⭐Working alongside a knowledgeable team with extensive training and ongoing support. ⭐Celebrating every success, big and small! Find out more about our current Therapy and Clinical Service careers ➡ https://lnkd.in/gKNFn3YG

Let’s learn more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication! October marked AAC Awareness Month and Key Word Sign Day – initiatives that are all about showcasing the different ways AAC is used by individuals to communicate. AAC is any communication tool that helps supplement spoken language or can be used instead of spoken language, like: 👋 Hand signs ✏️ Writing or typing 📱 Communication devices Our therapy team uses AAC to support Autistic individuals to express themselves in their own way and connect with others. Check out our blog to find out more about AAC! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9fgNVRj #AACAware24 #KWSAwarenessDay #autismassociation #autismwa #lovewhatido

Check out the video from this year’s Come and Try Session. Thanks again to everyone who joined us and made it special. We would also like to thank WA Cricket for capturing some of the highlights of our annual event🏏 Head to our website to read all about the session and enjoy looking through some photos: https://lnkd.in/gJnsH6Qb #autismassociation #lovewhatido #autismwa

There are a lot of fun events coming up in November! From informative webinars hosted by our team to sensory sessions in the community, there is something for everybody. Low Sensory Sessions ➡️Hosted by Little Land Perth Sensory Story Time ➡️Hosted by City of Gosnells Quiet Hour: Low Sensory Gallery Session ➡️Hosted by PICA — Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts All Abilities Indoor Volleyball ➡️Hosted by Perth Reds Volleyball Association Interested? Please visit the tagged organisers to find out more about these community events. You can find our full calendar of events on our website: https://lnkd.in/gEpT4pxe #autismassociation #lovewhatido #autismwa

Thank you to everyone who came to see us over the weekend at the Source Kids Disability Expo. It was wonderful to meet you all and chat about how we can support you.      If you couldn’t make it but would like to learn more about our supports and services - express your interest through the following link and our team will be in contact! https://lnkd.in/gnUP6guJ 🔗

Occupational Therapy is for everyone! Last week was OT week, an opportunity to recognise all of our Occupational Therapists and their dedication to supporting Autistic individuals to embrace their unique strengths, develop life skills, overcome challenges, and foster greater independence. From taking care of yourself and your family to attending school, playing sport, volunteering, and much more, they are there to help you:  👉 Navigate sensory sensitivities  👉 Build motor, executive functioning, and social skills  👉 Regulate emotions  👉 Become more confident and independent Let’s see what OT looks like!   Occupational Therapy Australia   #OTWeek2024   #80YearsOfConnection  #AutismAssociation #lovewhatido #autismwa

Have you registered for the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025 yet? Join us at Crown Perth, from 13-15 November 2025, to experience a three-day conference which will bring together an international audience of educators, medical professionals, researchers, allied health professionals, policy makers, NGOs, public sector professionals, Autistic people and families. Secure your place at APAC 2025 today and join us in creating and inspiring the future together! https://lnkd.in/gPUknUC8

What’s in my bag: TASTEE edition. 👜 Join Lizzy as she prepares for a full day of mealtime therapy as part of our TASTEE team (The Autism Specific Team of Everything to do with Eating)! 🍽 #autismassociation #autismwa #lovewhatido

We had a fantastic time at StudyPerth, Western Australia’s 2024 International Student Careers Fair!        It was wonderful meeting and greeting everybody who stopped by our stand – sharing available opportunities and roles at the Association for Support Workers and Therapists.        If you missed out on speaking with us at this event, you can submit an expression of interest below to find out more about joining our team ⬇️    https://lnkd.in/gdB68JpQ      #autismassociation #autismwa #lovewhatido