News & Updates
The latest news and updates from Asperger Services AustraliaNeurodiversity & 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....
read moreAim 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...
read moreNDIS 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...
read moreA 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...
read moreImproved NDIS Mental Health Support
People with severe and persistent mental health issues will have improved access and support in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Federal Government has announced today. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and Assistant...
read moreI See You – For Carers
❤️ I See You ❤️ I see you running your child to therapy when your friends are running their kids to parties and sports I see you slipping out of the conversation when your friends are all chiming in about milestones and school grades. I see you constantly juggling...
read moreWorking for Change
Call for more employers to recognise roles those with Asperger's can play. This story is bout one of our adults who regularly attends our Adult Support Group. Thank you for sharing your story
read more‘The Chase’ star Anne Hegerty reveals how Asperger’s affects her life
Originally Published : Courier Mail 25th Sep 2018 ANNE Hegerty aka The Governess from The Chase has opened up about having Asperger’s syndrome. The quiz show star, 60, was officially diagnosed in 2005, two years after first suspecting she might have the condition. “I...
read moreAmaze commissions research: The Australian education system is failing autistic students
Originally Posted on: Amaze.org.au Autistic students have the worst educational outcomes of any students with a disability, with almost all (97%) facing difficulties in their education and more than half (56%) saying they’ve been treated unfairly, according to...
read moreSchool Holiday Ideas
These ideas were posted in the Courier Mail as the Ultimate September school holiday guide WHEREVER you are in South-East Queensland these September school holidays you covered with the ultimate guide keeping the kids entertained. Have a read at the Courier Mail...
read moreThe agriculture business giving autistic workers a fair-go
Originally published: ABC News 9th Sep 2018 An Australian agriculture business has made its workplace more accessible to people with autism by matching the diverse skills and talents of autistic adults to specialist animal care roles....
read moreCareer Opportunity as Software Tester
Note: Very short notice - Career Opportunity Dear Stefanie I would strongly suggest if you have any suitable applicants who would like to be considered to come through EPIC Recruit Assist, which will enable the applicants to skip a lot of processes and go straight to...
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