We have been a trusted, independent source of information for autism families for 18 years.
We know the right information changes lives. By informing, educating and empowering, our community, we work to create systemic change to improve the lives of all autistic Australians and their families.
We empower parents and carers with quality information and resources
We provide targeted programs to families and the broader community
We support inclusion for people on the autism spectrum
We shine a light to foster understanding, acceptance and support
We are recognised as strong advocates for the autism community
We run campaigns, events and workshops across Australia
We have a strong media presence across TV, radio and digital platforms
At Autism Awareness Australia how words are used is very important to us.
We know there are many different perspectives in the autism space and we respect people’s personal preferences about how they refer to themselves and others.
Many autistic people prefer to use identity-first language, like: ‘I am autistic’.
There are also parents and families, who use person-first language, like: ‘I am a person with autism’ or ‘My child has autism’.
It might not seem like there’s much difference here but, for some people, it matters a lot.
Content from Autism Awareness Australia is written and produced by autistic people, as well as parents and carers of autistic children.
These amazing and courageous people have used their own words and their personal language to share their stories.
That’s why there are different versions of autism language references throughout this platform.
By sharing these stories, we know we can build relationships and communities that support autistic people and the family and friends who love them.
