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Helping Children with Autism Package (HCWA) Autism Advisor Program (AAP)
$
Early Days Workshops
PlayConnect Playgroups
Raising Children Network
Medicare Items
Positive Partnerships Workshops
You can apply for up to $12,000 funding to spend on approved therapy programs
For children under 6 years with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)
Workshops for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
These are free
Playgroups for children (0- 6 years)
with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD) and their parents/carers
These are free
A website with information about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD),
services, supports and types of
therapies
Medicare has 4 options for helping
parents/carers to get money back for private therapy programs for
children with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
Face to face and online workshops
and learning modules for
parents/carers who have a school aged child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)
Phone
1300 881 971
Find out all about workshops and
information sessions to help you to work closely with your
child’s school
www.positivepartnerships.com.au
Phone
1300 978 611
Email: autismadvisor@autism
spectrum.org.au
To ask an
Autism Advisor
for a
Medicare Information Factsheet
Phone
1800 171 882
Email: admin@playgroupnsw.
com.au
A playgroup may be running in your area. If
not, when there are enough families
registered one may be organised
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nsw
Go to:
www.raisingchildren.net.au/autism
Follow the links to:
Learning about autism
Service pathfinder
Guide to therapies
Parent forum
Go to:
Please contact Early Days to register your interest
for a workshop.
(02) 8977 8353
You can find out more information about the
workshops at
www.autismspectrum.org.
au/earlydaysworkshops
Phone 1300 978 611
Email: autismadvisor@autism
spectrum.org.au
You can speak to an Autism Advisor to get information, answer
questions and to help you apply for the
funding
www.autismspectrum.org.au/content/autism-advisor-program-nsw
Last Updated: January 2015. If you would like more up to date information, please contact the NSW Autism Advisor Program.
NSW Autism Advisor Program
List of approved organisations for spending Autism Advisor funding
Western (Central and Far West)
Organisation contact details
(include consortium members)
Approach Programs Area coverage
Aimee Capple
Aimee Capple Location 1: Busby Medical Practice, 123 Howick St, Bathurst Phone: 02 63324266 Location 2: 162 Edward St, Orange Phone: 02 63610055
Speech Pathology Speech Pathology
Initial assessments
30 minute individual sessions
60 minutes home/school visits available
Bathurst and Orange
Amber Baird Speech Pathology
Amber Baird Speech Pathology Mobile service Phone: 0428 272 271 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology Speech Therapy
Individual based speech therapy in home, school/preschool/childcare settings
Parent, caregiver and educator training
Intervention team liaison
Transitional support for children going to school and other educational settings
Mobile service to Wentworth Shire (including towns of Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga, Gol Gol) and surrounds
Autism Advisor Program (NSW) Autism Advisor Program (AAP)
$
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Education Outreach Location: Across NSW dependent on availability Phone: 02 8868 8500 Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au
School consultation School Based Educational Outreach
Intensive consultation including observations and report of recommendations
Professional development for staff
Review consultation
NSW
Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service
Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service (BECIS) Address: 1439 Charles Sturt University, Panorama Ave, Bathurst Phone: (02) 6338 4453 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Education
Speech Pathology
Home/centre based/school visits
Children aged 0-8 years
Individual and group programs
Hanen programs
Bathurst, Oberon and if resources are available Lithgow
Kathy Rowan Address: 89 Rankin Street, Bathurst Phone: 0427 584733
Speech Pathology Speech Pathology
Centre based sessions
Home or school/preschool sessions available
Can offer PECS, Social Stories and Hanen More Than Words programs.
Bathurst and Oberon
Tracey Rankine – Wiser You Psychology Address: 89 Rankin Street, Bathurst Phone: 0434543042 Email: [email protected]
Psychology Psychology
Assessments and consultations
30 and 60 minute therapy sessions
Home and school visits available
Bathurst
Caro Consultancy & Capable Kids
Caro Consultancy & Capable Kids Address: 87 Woodward Street, Orange Phone: 6361 1370
Multidisciplinary Psychology/ Speech Pathology/ Occupational Therapy
Individual therapy
Group programs
Orange, Parkes, Cowra, Bathurst, Blayney, Molong, Oberon, Yeoval, Forbes
Email: [email protected] Web: www.caroconsultancy-capablekids.com.au
Connect Child and Family Services
Rochelle Capomolla Phone: 02 6351 2720 Address: “The Cottage” 163 Mort Street, Lithgow Email: [email protected] Therapy days: Wed - Fri
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Clinic based individual therapy
Home or preschool/school based sessions available
Parent training
Visual Communication
Hanen More Than Words & Talkability
Lithgow Area including Wallerwang and Portland, Mt Victoria, Blackheath, Megalong Valley.
Cowra Early Intervention Service
Cowra Early Intervention Service Address: 17 Berowra St, Cowra Phone: 6342 2161 Email: [email protected]
Multidisciplinary Speech Therapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Special Educator
Initial assessments
Clinic based individual therapy
Home, pre-school and school visits available
Transition to school program
PECS offered
Cowra
House With No Steps
Little Learners Address: Reid Street, Forbes Phone: 6852 2399 Email: [email protected]
Multidisclipnary Speech Therapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Special Educator
Initial assessments
Individual therapy available at Forbes or Outreach in community settings such as home, preschool, school
Individualised Education Program meetings
Group therapy available in Forbes
Transition to school program
Forbes, West Wyalong, Condobolin, Parkes, Peak Hill, Lake Cargelligo, Trundle, Tullamore, Tottenham
Jumpstart Therapy
Jumpstart Therapy Locations: Katoomba Address: 82 Waratah Street, Katoomba Phone: (02) 4782 5534
Occupational Therapy Psychology
Psychology Services
Social communication skills & emotional regulation
Behaviour management
Parent training Occupational Therapy
Social skills
Psychology – Katoomba to Lithgow Occupational Therapy – Penrith to Lithgow
Web: www.jumpstarttherapy.com.au Email: [email protected]
Parent Training
Fine and gross motor development
Play skills Groups
Groups may be available. Please contact to discuss.
Katey Clancy Speech Pathology
Katey Clancy Speech Pathology
Mobile service Phone: 0415 135 541 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Home visits Pre-school / school visits Individual therapy sessions, carer consultation or transition
support
Work on goals to assist with social and communication development
Mobile service Anywhere within a 40 km radius of Pleasant Hills including Rand, Yerong Creek and Culcairn please contact to discuss
Kick Starting Kids OT Jose Webber Address: 36 Lynch St, Young Phone: 0408 415 338 Email: [email protected]
Occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy
Centre based
School and pre-school visits
Paired or group sessions available
Assessment and therapy sessions offered
Young
Kidmotion
Kidmotion - Children's Therapies and Well-being Contact Name: Mardi Taylor, Director Address: Suite 2, 36-42 Swift Street, Wellington Phone: 6845 4494
Occupational Therapy DIR
Occupational Therapy
Centre based (custom designed gym space) Pre-school / school visits Individual and paired sessions
Central West NSW
Web: www.kidmotion.com.au
Lambing Flat Enterprises
Young and District Early Intervention Teena Whitechurch & Tanya Taylor – Special Educators Sarah Philpot – Speech Pathologist
Address: 11 Jimmy Noonan Close, Young 2594 Phone (02) 6382 6034 Fax: (02) 6382 4788 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lfe.org.au
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Child/Special Educator
Speech Therapy
Initial assessment
Individual therapy
Home and Early Childhood services visits available
Parent training Occupational Therapy – currently have position advertised Age Group Seen 0-8yrs ( up to 7 under Helping Children with Autism funding) Group programs
Transition to School Group
Group therapy sessions available
Inclusion support
Parent training
Young, Harden, Boorowa
Learn2Communicate
Learn2Communicate Contact: Karen Trengove Address: 17 Berowra St, Cowra NSW 2794 36 Lynch St, Young NSW 2594 The Wellness House, 55 Bathurst Rd, Orange NSW 2800 Phone: 0458 413 051 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech therapy
Clinic based individual therapy
Child centred, naturalistic and functional therapy that aims to assist children in communicating effectively
Focus on preparation for school transition
Close liaison and collaboration with preschool, school and other professionals in developing goals and treatment
Options for short term therapy blocks or treatment over longer time periods
Parent support offered to implement effective home programs
Cowra, Orange, Young
Liezel van Eeden Kidszone Therapy Services
Kidszone Therapy Services Contact Name: Liezel van Eeden Address: 64 Liverpool Street, Cowra, NSW 2794 Phone: 0401 232 877 Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Centre based Pre-school / school visits Group programs – school readiness groups
Cowra
Melissa Theobald Psychological Solutions
Melissa Theobald Psychological Solutions
Address: 1 Dora Street, Orange
Phone (02) 6360 3551 Fax: (02) 6361 3551 Email: [email protected]
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Speech Therapy – Lillian Kwong
Individual therapy Occupational Therapy – Sarah McInnes
Individual therapy
Psychologist – Melissa Theobold
Individual therapy
Psychologist – Natalie Toner
Individual therapy
Psychologist – Leigh Underwood
Individual therapy Psychologist – Danielle Fallins
Individual therapy
Orange
Melissa Theobald Psychological Solutions
Address: 195 Brisbane St, Dubbo
Phone (02) 6882 7551 Fax: (02) 6884 4221 Email: [email protected]
Speech Therapy
Psychology
Speech Therapy – Lillian Kwong
Individual therapy
Speech Therapy – Lucinda Spora
Individual therapy Psychologist – Leigh Underwood
Individual therapy
Psychologist – Jody Turner
Individual therapy
Dubbo
Mildura Kids Clinic Pty Ltd
Mildura Kids Clinic Location: Mildura
Phone: (03) 5021 5569 Email: [email protected] Web:
www.mildurakidsclinic.com.au
Occupational Therapy Speech Pathology Psychology
Speech Therapy
Initial assessment
Individual therapy Occupational Therapy
Initial assessment
Individual therapy Psychology
Initial assessment
Individual therapy
Mildura
Mudgee Psychology
Mudgee Psychology Address: 168 Church St, Mudgee NSW 2850 Phone: 02 6372 6923 Email: [email protected]
Multidisciplinary
Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Speech Pathology
Provide sessions in their clinic, at your home and at pre/school.
They will sit down with you initially to go over their services and help you decide which of their programs would suit your needs.
They can offer parent training
They can offer group sessions if available (including preparation for school groups). They will discuss this with in your initial consultation.
They cover a 100km radius from Mudgee
Sarah Langford Address: 2 Palmer Street, East Dubbo, NSW 2830
Speech Pathology Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology Intervention Services
Covers a 100k radius from Dubbo
Mitzi Jane Liddle Address: 139 Bourke St, Dubbo, NSW 2830 Phone: 0403 986 700 Email: [email protected]
Psychology Psychology
Behaviour management sessions (functional behaviour analysis and targeted interventions), family therapy, school transition support and plans
Autism specific parent training sessions
Dubbo
Simone Holleman Address: Mobile Service Phone: 0427 229 454 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology Intervention Services
Home/preschool/school-based initial consultation
Hanen Programs: More than Words, TalkAbility
Mobile Service: Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone, Kandos
Celia Burrows Phone: 0428 722 003
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Assessment and intervention
Home, preschool/school, or clinic based
Mudgee, Lithgow – mobile based service
Email: [email protected]
Developmental focus based on TEACCH model (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children)
School readiness focus
Occupational Therapy and Rehab Solutions
Occupational Therapy and Rehab Solutions Contact: Heather Attard Address: Suite 4, 275 Argent Street Broken Hill NSW 2880 Phone: Mobile: 0433 453 039 Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapy DIR
Occupational Therapy
Centre and Home based
Early movement, eating skills, routines and play
Drawing and writing difficulties, visual perception difficulties
Coordination, balance and control
Fine motor difficulties and independence skills
Organisation skills for in the classroom and at home
Sensory processing skills for learning and everyday living
Concentration skills, planning and completing tasks
Broken Hill
Desert Healing Contact: Dominique Destcroix Phone: 0413 142 877 Address: 187 Iodide Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Psychology Psychology
Individual psychology sessions
Assessment and reports
Home/school visits available
Broken Hill
Orana Early Intervention
Orana Early Intervention Address: 74 Baird Drive, Dubbo Phone: 6882 0599 Email: [email protected]
Multidisciplinary incorporating : Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Special Education
Speech pathology and Occupational therapy
Centre and home based
Childcare and school consultations
Therapy to address fussing eating
Hanen “More Than Words”
DIR Floortime based intervention approach
Play Based developmental assessment. Multi-disciplinary team assessment and written report
Individual Speech Therapy focusing on joint attention, eye contact, turn taking, expressive vocabulary and extended length of utterance, following directions, development of visual systems
Individual Occupational Therapy focusing on every day skills eg toileting, play skills, sensory processing, establishing routines, fine motor skills
Group programs focusing on communication, social skills, attention and play,
Transition to school preparation and support
Dubbo and surrounding districts
Catherine Fitzgerald Speech Pathology Speech Pathology Dubbo
Speech Pathology Phone: 0437 025 003
Clinic and school visits
Individual speech pathology
Assessment and reports
Orange and District Early Education Program
Orange & District Early Education Program (ODEEP) Address: Yarrawong Place Orange Phone: 02 6361 4093 Email: [email protected]
Developmental Therapy based
Speech pathology and Occupational therapy
Hanen More Than Words
Structured playgroup - small group sessions focusing on developing communication, social skills, attention and play. Includes parent education strand.
Individual sessions
Play-based developmental assessment. Multi-disciplinary team assessment and written report
Social skills and language group
Readiness for school program
Orange & district
SEED Therapy Services
SEED Therapy Services - Sarah MacInnes Address: 86 Byng Street, Orange Phone: 6363 1870 Web: http://www.seedtherapy.com.au Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy
Assessments and therapy
School and Pre School Visits
PLEASE NOTE Sarah works with Melissa Theobold Psychological Solutions
Orange
Sensory Moves
Sensory Moves - Melinda Beveridge Address: 98 Warren Road, Gilgandra Phone: 02 6848 5815 Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy
Assessments and therapy
School and Pre School Visits available
Gilgandra
Talking Heads Speech Pathology
InSynchrony Contact: Olwen Morgen Address: Shop 10 Royal Exchange Arcade 324-330 Argent St., Broken Hill NSW 2880 Phone: 0408 238 812
Speech Pathology
Speech therapy
Clinic Based
School and Pre School Visits available
Home visits available
Transition & Inclusion support
Broken Hill
Understanding Kids
Understanding Kids
Understanding Kids Contact: Mandy Wells Address:16 Quinn St. Dubbo P.O. Box 7039, Dubbo Phone: 0438 849567 Email: [email protected] Little Ladders Occupational Therapy Contact: Katie Rogers Address:16 Quinn St. Dubbo Phone: 0455 246254 Email: [email protected] Sandy Rawson Psychologist Contact: Sandy Rawson Address:16 Quinn St. Dubbo Phone: 0413 037242 Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapy Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Centre, Home based and school based services
Everyday skills – toileting, eating, dressing
Routines and play skills
Fine Motor Skills
Sensory processing skills Psychology
Behaviour management
Anxiety management
Education and support to carers regarding Autism
Dubbo and surrounding areas: Narromine Trangie Warren Nyngan Cobar Dunedoo Peak Hill Parkes
NSW Autism Advisor Program
List of workshops available to families as a part of the Helping Children with Autism package These workshops are free
Workshop Details Contact Information
Workshops for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
An Early Days workshop runs over one full day. It is intended for mothers, fathers and other family carers of children who have recently been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or who are starting the assessment and diagnosis process. Workshops are kept to small groups of 4‐10 people.
Families will gain information to help them in the early days of their journey, including: • learning about autism spectrum disorder and what it means for their child and family • learning how the everyday things they do can make a difference to their child’s development • learning how to choose between therapies and get the most out of services.
A workshop may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one will be organised
Closest upcoming workshops
www.autismspectrum.org.au/earlydaysworkshops
Phone (02) 8977 8353
Web www.autismspectrum.org.au/earlydaysworkshops
Workshop Details Contact information
Face to face and online workshops for parents/carers who have school age children with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
By participating in the workshops as parents or carers you will gain-
The latest information on ASD and how this directly impacts on your child’s learning at school An understanding about the processes and strategies for effective parent, school and teacher partnerships; Specific strategies on how to advocate to support your child’s participation at school and ongoing learning
needs; and, Information about your local school’s processes to support learning at all stages of the educational pathway;
Web www.positivepartnerships.com.au
Positive Partnerships Workshops
Early Days Workshops
Autism Advisor Program (NSW)
Local Playconnect Playgroups available to families as a part of the Helping Children with Autism package These playgroups are free
Region: Central West
Playgroup Location For Details Contact Information Orange
Autism specific playgroup and parent support group For parent/carers and their child with an ASD. Siblings are also welcome to attend.
Location: Orange District Early Intervention, Yarrawong Place, Orange
Phone: 02 6361 4093
Autism Advisor Program (NSW)
Play Connect Playgroups
Medicare Programs (Money back for private services)
Name of the
Program Who can use the
Program How many times can I use the
Program? Who do I need to
speak to? Which private services can I use?
Helping
Children With Autism
(HCWA)
Under 13 years
4 assessment sessions to assist with the diagnosis
in total
not every year
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Speech pathologist Optometrist
Occupational therapist (OT) Physiotherapist
Psychologist Orthoptist
Audiologist
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Helping
Children With Autism
(HCWA)
Under 15 years
20 therapy sessions
in total
not every year
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Speech pathologist Optometrist
Occupational therapist (OT) Physiotherapist
Psychologist Orthoptist
Audiologist
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Chronic Disease
Management (CDM) Plan
Any age
5 therapy sessions in total
every year
GP (local doctor)
Speech pathologist Occupational Therapist (OT)
Psychologist Physiotherapist
Dietician Aboriginal Health Worker
Audiologist Chiropractor
Diabetes Educator Exercise Physiologist
Osteopath Podiatrist
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Better Access
to Mental Health Care
Plan
Any age
6 (+ 4 extra with referral) individual therapy sessions
and 6 (+4 extra with referral) group
therapy sessions in total
every year
GP (local doctor)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Psychologist
Social Worker
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Medicare is the name of Australia’s health care system. Medicare gives people some money back after they have paid to see a doctor or other health related service. Doctors and other health services can be found in a hospital or in the community.
Who do I need to speak to?
Paediatrician A Paediatrician is a medical doctor who specialises in the medical care of infants, children and teenagers.
Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist Clinical and other Psychologists are experts in personal counselling to help a person improve themselves and their interaction in groups. They can help to reduce an individual’s difficult behaviours while working to develop and promote new behaviours and social skills. They raise a child’s awareness of their emotions, while working with the parents to develop strategies to effectively deal with difficult behaviours. They are sometimes just called psych’s.
Speech Pathologist / Therapist Speech Pathologists, also known as speechies, provide a wide range of services for both individuals and families. They provide advice for the treatment and management of speech and communication disorders. They are specialists at identifying whether a child’s language and communication development is delayed or different from other children.
Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapists help improve motor function and reasoning, assisting people to live independently. A child’s play is their occupation so an OT can help children learn to play. They can help a person who has sensitivities to their environment. They can also help with other life skills including toilet training, holding a pencil and learning to climb.
Social Workers Social workers aim to develop the potential of people they work with to improve the person’s quality of life. Social workers can provide counselling and provide or develop emotional support.
Audiologists Audiologists are specialists trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing and balance problems. They are also trained in counselling and sign language.
Physiotherapists Physiotherapists diagnose and treat people of all ages to help them move and function better.
Psychiatrist A doctor who has special training in helping people with a mental illness.
For more autism information and support call the Autism Advisor Program
1300 978 611 Email: [email protected]
For a language interpreter call 13 14 50
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