UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
Understanding Autism and Becoming More Inclusive
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As mentioned in last week’s Bulletin, teachers have been completing professional learning about autism and are planning activities for students, focussed on respectful relationships and inclusion. We are looking forward to Hoodie day on the 25th June, with more information about the day to follow. Please find below some information about Autism, contact details for Autism Connect and AMAZE, and a link to a wonderful short video created by Ryell K.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKxesuRRWpc
Ryell is in Grade 5 and excited to share some of the challenges he faced and overcame and what autism means for him. Every journey is different and it can be difficult getting support or having someone who has shared similar experiences. If you would like to connect with a parent from our school to talk through any challenges presented by neurodiversity, Ryell's mum Laila is more than happy to be available for that. Her email is LAILA.FERNANDEZ@GMAIL.COM"
What is Autism Connect?
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing independent and expert information over phone, email and webchat.
It supports autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community. The helpline is free, evidence-based and independent.
Autism Connect advisors offer expert advice in many areas, including:
- exploring autism and autistic identity
- assessment and diagnosis support
- school and education
- the NDIS
- transition to employment
- behaviour and communication strategies
- referrals to services peer support connections,
- finding autism-friendly places and events, and
- making environments accessible.
Autism Connect-National autism helpline-
Open 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Autism information you can trust. Free, confidential and independent.
Please note: this is not a counselling service and we do not provide healthcare referrals. However, we can give information about accessing these services.