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The latest news and updates from Asperger Services Australia
Mentoring program helping to keep people with autism at university
For young people with autism, university can be a daunting place - a new environment, new social interactions and new experiences. At most universities, students with autism are more likely to drop out than their non-autistic counterparts. But a program at a Perth...
7 Steps That Helped My Son on the Autism Spectrum Transition to Adulthood
Originally published The Mighty - Cindy Appel “I signed the lease for the apartment,” my 23-year-old son told me, “I move in 10 days from now. I also got my occupancy permit and signed up for two college classes.” This wasn’t shocking for me, because we were...
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The Pleasure and the Pain of Intimate Relationships
First Published Minds & Hearths - Dr Michelle Garnett, Clinical Psychologist Being in an intimate relationship with someone is one of the most intensely joyful and painful experiences we can have. The ecstasy of finding love, being in love, and loving...
Why everything you know about autism is wrong
Being diagnosed with autism is often seen as a tragedy. But for Jac den Houting, it was the best thing that's ever happened to them. As an autistic person, concepts like the Neurodiversity paradigm, the Social Model of Disability, and the Double Empathy Problem were...
Frozen 2 – Free Movie Tickets – SOLD OUT
Drug Arm is sponsoring this movie FROZEN 2 to be held at Eldorado Cinema Coonan Street, Indooroopilly Saturday 14 December 2019 Please arrive at 10.45 am for a 11.00 am start If you would like to receive free tickets please send a self addresses stamped envelope and...
Auditory Processing: Why Your Child may not Follow Instructions
Originally Posted: ILS Learning Corner As a mom, it’s easy to feel ignored. That pair of shoes you asked your child to put away is still in the middle of the living room floor. They ask you where their favourite shirt is when it was on top of the pile of clothes you...
Love on the Spectrum
Love on the Spectrum follows young adults on the autism spectrum as they explore the unpredictable world of love, dating and relationships. Starts Tuesday 19 November on ABC and iview. See Preview below https://iview.abc.net.au/show/love-on-the-spectrum ...
Online Course – Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is a self paced course 10 week course where you will have access to all 5 hours of training which you can view at a time on any device. It is Accredited Australian Teacher Professional Development - NSW (NESA), ACT (TQI) & All States. Ideal for Teachers,...
Autism Explained Online Summit
A week-long event to educate & empower parents. 25 Expert Talks Over 5 days with 75% Actually Autistic Speakers! The Autism Explained Online Summit is a week-long online event, featuring 25 sessions from highly respected experts from all over the world....
Dr Tony Attwood on Greta Thunberg
This 4-minute excerpt was taken from the September 2019 instalment of "Ask Dr. Tony." Climate change activist Greta Thunberg is a force OF nature on a mission FOR nature. And her Asperger's qualifies her as a candidate of extraordinary abilities. Dr. Tony and Craig...
Is It Trauma s It Trauma or Autism? Or Both?
By ladysnessa Originally Publishes The Aspergian Being diagnosed with PTSD was one of the most validating things I’ve ever experienced. Not only did it lead me down a path of healing, it helped me to discover my autism. Learning that I had PTSD was the first time I felt validated in a way that allowed
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