Australian Capital Directory Directory

ABA / Early Intervention

Autism Association Of The ACT, Inc

SHOUT Offices
PO Box 717
Mawson ACT 2067
Phone: (02) 6290 1984
Fax: (02) 6286 4475
Email: autism@coombs.anu.edu.au
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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

Aspect Builing Blocks
Templeton Street
Cook 2614 ACT
Phone: (02) 6251 7955
Email: buildingblocks@autismspectrum.org.au
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Psychologists

The Australian Psychological Association Ltd

The Australian Psychological Association Ltd web site provides a data base of psychologists in private practice throughout Australia.
Alternatively call 1800 333 497.
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Occupational Therapists

OT Australia

OT Australia: The Australian Association of Occupational Therapists’ web site provides a data base of occupational therapists throughout Australia.
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Speech Pathologists

Speech Pathology Australia

Speech Pathology Australia provides an online database of its Members in public and private practice.
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Associations

ACT Department Of Education And Training

Autism Intervention Units (AIU)
Four children with ASD per group; two 4-hour sessions provided weekly. Children also attending preschool may receive support from AIU staff. Assessments are accepted from Therapy ACT, private Psychologists and specialist medical practitioners.
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Communication And Social Awareness Playgroups

Learning Support Units
Phone: (02) 6291 0425
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Deane Michaels

45 Carter Crescent
Calwell 2905
Phone: (02) 6291 1425 or
0429 983 936
Email: deanne_michaels@bigpond.com
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Diagnostic Services

Autism Assessment And Family Support Team

Cnr Weingarth Street and Blackwood Terrace
Holder ACT 2611
Phone: (02) 6205 1274
Fax: (02) 6205 1266
Email: TherapyACT@act.gov.au
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Therapy ACT

Email: TherapyACT@act.gov.au
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Other

PlayConnect Playgroups

Mike Quilty
National Program Manager
433 Logan Road,
Stones Corner QLD 4120
Funded as part of the Federal Government’s HCWA package, PlayConnect Playgroups provide families the opportunity to attend facilitated playgroups specialising in the needs of children with ASD
Call 1800 171 882 for more info regarding a Playgroup in your area.
Phone: (07) 3394 8448
Fax: (07) 3394 8449

Email: mquilty@playgroupaustralia.com.au
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Federal Governement Helping Children With Autism

Early Days: National Autism Workshops (ACT)

Early Days is a program of free workshops for parents and family carers of young children with an autism spectrum disorder. The program is funded under the Helping Children with Autism package. Phone Freecall 1800 334 155.
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Parents Raising Young Children With Autism (ACT)

Parents raising young children with autism is part of the Australian parenting website ‘Raising Children Network’. Topics covered include diagnosis, early indicators of ASD, early intervention options, an overview of services and an online parent forum.
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