Supporting parents, carers, families and individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome to reach their individual potential to benefit society by full and effective acceptance, participation and inclusion in the community.
Why Aspergers Services?
In 1994 a small group of parents with children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome formed a support group, as in those days, there was little information available about Asperger’s Syndrome. Over the years the group has researched, shared information with parents and educators, ran training courses, maintained support groups at various locations in the South East of Queensland along with awareness campaigns, and formed alliances with service providers.
The Asperger Centre in Virginia (Queensland) was established in 2012 due to ever increasing diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum condition. The Centre provides clinical and non-clinical services for its subscribers and the public including group for parents, youth, adults and a craft group. Two support hubs are currently maintained in other suburbs of Brisbane and during in 2018/19 further Remote Support Connect hubs will be established.
Although information has become much easier to obtain via the internet and social media, there is a greater need to help and support families and adults diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome
How do we help?
Asperger Services Australia Ltd is completely run by volunteers, mainly by parents and people with Asperger’s Syndrome. People on the Spectrum have average to above average of intelligence and may have exceptional skills, but are often subjected to bullying at school and in the workplace, are misunderstood in the community due to lack of social and communication skills, which increases anxiety and depression.
We provide a range of support services and programs to enhance the quality of life for people on the Autism Spectrum. The Centre gives this community a central point of connecting and belonging.
We believe that our services provide and enhance the quality of life for people on the Autism Spectrum.
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Our Services
Support Groups
We facilitate a number of support groups for Parents, Family members and kids
Educational & Information Resources
You can get access to our online resource repository and our books and DVD lending library.
Support & Referral Services
We provide a telephone and online support and referral service.
Family Activities
We facilitate a number of support groups for Parents, Family members and kids
Conference and Seminars
Attend the Conference, seminars or workshops that bring you latest resources and strategies on Aspergers
Professional Clinic
Get access to professional help that can assist you with diagnosis and provide a support plan
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