About Autism Awareness
The Autism Awareness campaign began in 2007 with the aim of promoting an increased understanding of autism spectrum disorders within the community.
Autism Awareness was founded by a handful of parents and we continue to run this non profit organisation in an effort to disseminate relevant information to both the general public and the autism community. The organisation is committed to promoting government initiatives which improve funding and services to the ASD community and reflect best practices.
It is our hope that an increased understanding of autism within the community will lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments as the earlier intervention commences, the less autism impacts on the child and family. Autism Awareness advocates for improved services aimed at school aged children, adolescents and adults with ASD on behalf of families affected by autism. Our website AutismAwareness.com provides general advice and information on appropriate services for families, professionals and organisations.
The Directors of Autism Awareness are all parents of children with autism and as such share the difficulties experienced by other families with this diagnosis. As parents we would like to see all those affected by autism given the opportunity to make significant gains and to be able to enjoy and experience life to the full.