This project is provided by the Autism Association of WA and funded by the State Government through the Department of Communities.
The project aims to:
We will be working with individuals with Autism, their families and caregivers, health professionals and peak bodies to co-develop resources, training and professional development packages, and new service delivery models.
Participants must be:
Good health care in hospitals and other healthcare services is not just about treating an illness. It is about making sure that patients are cared for and feel safe and confident in the quality of their care. Finding out about patients’ experiences can help hospitals and healthcare services to improve the care they provide.
In collaboration with Perth Children’s Hospital, we are conducting a survey to better understand the experiences of children with Autism and their families who have attended the Emergency Department (ED) at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
The aims of the survey are:
We are pleased to have an ongoing partnership with Curtin University Oral Health Therapy Clinic. Through this partnership, students in their final year of Oral Health Therapy training are running clinics specifically for individuals with Autism. We would like to offer you or your child the opportunity to attend one of these clinics – supported by staff from the Autism Association of WA – at no cost to you.
The Oral Health Therapy Clinics are one-off sessions, but if ongoing appointments are required, these can be provided by Oral Health Therapy students during their usual dental clinic times.
Click the button below to register your interest if you have not already completed our Expression of Interest form.
Our Health Project team offers on-site training throughout the Perth Metropolitan area, as well as online training to services throughout Western Australia. To make a request for staff training, please click on the button below to fill out the form.
