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Autism and Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Supporting Teens

Autism Association of WA - Shenton Park 215 Stubbs Tce, Shenton Park, WA, Australia

The teenage years come with many pressures and challenges. Because of this, anxiety is something that affects all young people at some point. Did you know that Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring symptoms in young people with Autism?    

Supporting Social Skills and Friendships – Primary School

Autism Association of WA - Shenton Park 215 Stubbs Tce, Shenton Park, WA, Australia

Everyone has the right to belong and to make meaningful connections with those around them. Social relationships and friendships provide us with experience in managing our own emotions, responding to the feelings of others, collaborating, negotiating and problem-solving. Children with Autism often require support to develop the skills they need to make and keep friends.  Join us as we look at how to build on your child’s strengths to help them navigate and benefit from the social dynamics of friendship in primary school. 

School Supports Information Session

The Boulevard Centre 99 The Boulevard, Floreat, WA, Australia

Join us for this no cost information session to learn about the different schooling sectors and specific supports that may be available to your child. The session will be attended […]

Supporting Social Skills and Friendships – High School (12-17 years)

Autism Association of WA - Shenton Park 215 Stubbs Tce, Shenton Park, WA, Australia

Everyone has the right to belong and to make meaningful connections with those around them. Social relationships and friendships provide us with experience in managing our own emotions, responding to the feelings of others, collaborating, negotiating and problem-solving. Children with Autism often require support to develop the skills they need to make and keep friends. Join us as we look at how to build on your child’s strengths to help them navigate and benefit from the social dynamics of friendship in high school. 

Autism and Me: Explaining Autism to your Child

Webinar , Australia

Should I tell my child they have Autism? When is the right time to talk about it? How do I start? Who should be involved? All important questions!

Starting School

Autism Association of WA - Shenton Park 215 Stubbs Tce, Shenton Park, WA, Australia

Moving from the safe and familiar environment of home into school for the first time can be both exciting and a little scary. Starting school is a big step for little people!  Planning, practical preparation and building familiarity will help you make this important life transition a success! 

Autism and Puberty

Webinar , Australia

Puberty can be a tricky time for any child or teen, let alone for an individual with Autism. This webinar will inform and discuss the who, what, when, how, and […]

Preparing for Transition to High School

Autism Association of WA - Shenton Park 215 Stubbs Tce, Shenton Park, WA, Australia

Moving from primary to secondary school is significant step in the education journey of every student.  A step that marks a change from the familiar to the unknown, and brings with it new places, people and ways of doing things.  

Is it Autism? – The Early Signs for Families

Webinar , Australia

This webinar is aimed at supporting families to understand and recognise the early signs of Autism and how to support their child in the early stages. In this webinar, we […]

Connecting with Community Supports

Webinar , Australia

In this workshop, we will discuss the process of accessing NDIS funding and learn about the local supports your child and family can access specific to Autism. This workshop is […]

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