Discovery Program

This is the core service for Autism Action Pty Ltd and sets the foundations for learning.  It is specifically designed to meet the needs of any child on the Autism Spectrum. Autism Action prides itself on providing a holistic teaching approach by including all family members, others carers and services providers within the program. This service is tailored to the individual needs of the diagnosed child and their family.  Your personal Family Education Therapist will provide you with educational and emotional support to help you understand your child's diagnoses. Along the way you will gain a better understanding of autism and develop the specific skills needed to further develop your child’s potential. These include the strategies and resources needed to develop your child’s communication, play, daily living, socialization and behavior management skills.  Your Family Education Therapist combines, speech therapy, occupational therapy and education with in each session to help develop your child's skills. Strategies are “customized” to suit the varying dynamics of your family and your child's ongoing individual needs. Your Family Education Therapist will use a variety of teaching approaches and strategies which may include:
*    Music therapy.
*    PECS.
*    Behavior Modification.
*    Floortime.
*    Pivotal Response Training.
*    Sensory Integration.
*    Hanen.
*    Direct teaching
Regardless of the strategy or approach,  your Family Education Therapist will model and support you through each stage of your child’s development.
Your Family Education Therapist will also integrate and liaison with other specialized programs or professionals your child currently uses. These may include Early Intervention, Speech or Occupational Therapist.  We can also work closely with Kindergartens and Schools.  Professionals can access support through our Educational Consultancy Service.

Sessions now available at the Autism Action Learning Centre.

"Talking Points"

"Talking Points", a series of workshops or seminars aimed at further developing parent and professional understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Topics may include toilet training, managing difficult behaviors, learning how to use visual aides, the promotion of coherent talking, through to good listening skills. Groups sizes are kept to a minimum so you get the practice and individual support you need.  Take a look at Autism workshops for up and coming topics

To register your interest on any of our programs, please complete Autism Action Registration Form and forward to: info@autismaction.com.au or  post to PO Box 46 Surrey Hills, Victoria, 3127.