News & Updates
The latest news and updates from Asperger Services Australia
End of Financial Year
Australia is now experiencing 1 in 69 people on the Autism Spectrum and services are becoming scarce. Our rural friends are struggling to get to support groups or share their stories with like minded people. This is where Asperger Services Australia (ASA) comes in and...
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A Conversation with Dr. Tony Attwood: Expert Insights on Autism
Originally Published: Hotdoc by Michael McKay Dr. Tony Attwood, Clinical Psychologist, Speaker and Author of 8 Books on Autism Trish lives in Queensland with her husband and three spirited daughters who are all under the age of 10. Along with her husband, two of her...
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My Son’s Special School
This is Khalid Al Ameri story of his son's very special school. As he said: When my son was first diagnosed on the autism spectrum the first thing I thought about was what his future would be like and what could I do to prepare him for a future where he grow and be...
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Susan Boyle, UK singer, diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome
Susan Boyle is such an inspiration to all who have Asperger's Syndrome. As she said Asperger's does not mean a death sentence to your quality of life and what you can achieve. Boyle was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, she said “That was a relief for me because...
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Asperger Services Australia is Back
First of all we are pleased to advise that Asperger Services Australia will continue to service the Asperger/Autism community for next 12 months at the Asperger Centre in Virginia. Continuation of recurrent funding for the next 12 months from the Government came...
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The Asperger Centre will close in May 2019 – UPDATE More News To Come
Update - Our situation has changed and more news to come This decision was a difficult one for the Board of Directors but a necessary one. The decision recognises that the world has changed considerably since a small group of parents began meeting in 1994 to talk...
read moreThe Lancet – Leo Kanner, Hans Asperger, and the discovery of autism
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)00337-2/fulltext?fbclid=IwAR3OSqF3hlnEl8sQ0_STzbZJEAjVo1-TwipC2FF1ghFec-2bnkOkpPHcJhM Perspectives www.thelancet.com Vol 386 October 3, 2015 1329 Book Leo Kanner, Hans Asperger, and the discovery of...
read moreAre autistic people being misdiagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder?
A new study has shown that there is an overlap in the behaviour traits of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Autism Spectrum Conditions (or autism for short). This could mean many people may be receiving the wrong diagnosis and not getting...
read moreNeurodiversity & Employment Symposium
Specialisterne Australia We are looking forward to speaking at the upcoming Neurodiversity and Employment Symposium in Brisbane in May. The event aims to raise awareness of the positive impact and competitive advantage that comes from hiring a neurodiverse workforce....
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Aim High for Autism: Let Me Shine at Abbey Road
A short documentary highlighting the challenges faced by young people with severe autism and their families – and the amazing things they can achieve given the right support. We hope that this film will help more people to understand what autism is, and demonstrate...
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NDIS Independent Assessment Pilot
The NDIA has launched a pilot which will use independent health professionals with experience in disability to undertake functional assessments, so that participants are able to access and use appropriate supports through the NDIS. Formed as part of the improvements...
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A Speech Workshop for Kids, Adults on the Spectrum, parents & teachers
Asperger Services Australia is pleased to evening of information and discussion with two practising Speech Pathologists, Claire Lee and Madeline Weppner, from Gateway Therapies A Speech Workshop for Kids & Adults on the Spectrum, parents & teachers Ever...
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