Book Review — Sam’s Best Shot

Sam’s Best Shot: A father and son’s life-changing journey through Autism, adolescence and Africa By Dr James Best, Allen & Unwin 2017. For families, educators and for anyone with an interest in Autism, for those who enjoy a travelogue, especially if the road is one less travelled, this book is likely to provide a treat. […]

Talented Staff from the Autism Association of WA present at Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2017

The Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) was held at the Sydney Convention Centre. The conference provides a tremendous opportunity to bring together members of the international autism community from across Australia, this region and from around the world. ‘Growing with Autism’ was the conference theme, reflecting the shift in Autism research and practice to look […]

CEO Recognised with International Award for work in field of Autism

Joan McKenna Kerr, CEO of the Autism Association of Western Australia, one of the largest specialist organisations in Australia, supporting people with Autism and their families, has been awarded the prestigious Asia Pacific Autism Award for her lifetime of service to people with Autism and their families. Joan is also National President and Chair of […]

7 year old, Keanu learns the why of emotions

Keanu recently received his school mid-year report, which his mother, Belinda, described as being “so good” it made her cry. Belinda told how the previous school was often not able to give Keanu a report grade as he had difficulties engaging with the work and had been suspended multiple times as he had been unable […]

Autism and Employment; Boosting Job Prospects

Our AIM Employment team has been securing jobs to meet the interests and needs of people with Autism for many years.  Currently we have over 300 people employed in jobs across Western Australia. Jobs range from administrative to gardening to Information Technology to Hospitality… the list is endless. All job seekers are matched to jobs […]

Wings for Autism— flying high for Autism

Recently, in collaboration with Perth Airport we released a video which had been developed to capture our “Wings for Autism” program; this program has since received overwhelmingly positive responses from the community. “Wings for Autism” was developed following a conversation with Perth Airport centred around increasing inclusion and participation for all people with disabilities with […]

Specialist Autism day care brings great happiness to 3 year old Charlotte

Charlotte, aged 3 years is one of the many much loved children who attend the First Steps for Autism Specialist Day Care Centre (ASELCC) in Bedford. Charlotte’s mum Sarah summed up her experience to staff: “I can’t believe how much her Educators have taught her in such a short space of time. She’s gone from […]

WIN! Tickets to CIRCUS QUIRKUS on Sunday 20th August

We have three Family Passes available for CIRCUS QUIRKUS – a wonderful animal free show, featuring world renowned International & Australian acts. How to enter Comment on our competition Facebook post and tell us your favourite circus act. Do you love the hilarity of clowns or death defying acts? The most creative answers will win. […]

Looking for something fun to do with the whole family?

Do you want to get out there and explore the treetops?  Have a go at ‘Trees Adventure’ in Lane Poole Park, Dwellingup. Open all year, there are 20 flying foxes and 80 challenges for you to try! With easy courses for those scared of heights to the extreme thrill seeker courses, there’s something for the […]

Making KONTAKT: A 16 Week Social Skills Program for Teenagers

Thank you for your interest on our KONTAKT social skills program. The research  for this group is complete and we will not be taking more applicants. However Autism Association of Western Australia will be running this group on the second half of 2019. Please stay tunned for upcoming dates.   The Autism Association and Curtin […]

Lots of laughs out and about!

Summer was coming to an end and the Autism Association’s Community Living Service decided it was time to make the most of ongoing fine days— get out and have fun! The Community Living service supports people with Autism to live in a shared house with one or two other people, or to live in a […]

Meet Peggy—Parent Support Groups

My name is Peggy. I am a mother of four children, two of them on the Autism Spectrum. Since joining the Autism Association team in 2015 to facilitate two Parent Support Groups, one in Midland and one in Floreat, I am now also facilitating a recently opened group in Joondalup. See the link below for […]