Welcome to Autism West’s website for 2011.

We hope you enjoyed the festive season and got some relaxation over the school holidays. Autism West has many activities/programs planned for 2011. See more information within about the Term 2, 3 and 4 programs. If you require further information or want to register your interest, please contact Gabriella on 6389 1833 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Be quick so you don’t miss out.

Autism West welcomes you all to the centre, pop in for a coffee, browse through the resource centre, we would be happy to show you around. We welcome any suggestions/feedback in relation to all aspects of how we can support you! Hope to see you all soon.

Silvana Gaglia
President

News and Announcements

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

Autism West is celebrating Autism World Awareness Day on Sunday April 1^st at Kings Park. Come along with your picnic, family & friends to join in the days activities. For more information click here to download the flyer or contact our office. All are welcome!

Spread the word about Autism Awareness in your workplace, community group or school on World Autism Awareness Day April 2^nd  - download flyer for more details.

Autism West thanks Networking WA for there support for the World Autism Awareness Day events.

UDIA National Congress 6-9th March 2012

Autism West is excited to be selected as the Charity of Choice for the Urban Development Industry of Australia’s (“UDIA”) National Congress. To be held from the 6 – 9 March 2012 at the Perth Exhibition Centre, the Congress will bring together 500 of the property industries leaders and decision makers to address the critical issues affecting the industry and advancing sustainable urban development. Autism West aims to deliver a fun and rewarding experience to Congress Delegates. All funds raised during Congress will be directed to the development of an innovative technology – the TOBY Playpad. TOBY Playpad is a revolutionary iPad application which accelerates learning of ASD affected children. To date $35,000 has been raised! Autism West would like to thank the following Corporate Supporters:

• Wood and Grieve

• Oliver Hume Real Estate

• Richard Noble

• Lavan Legal

• Amex Corporation

• The Dennis Family Corporation

• Global Construction Group Ltd

• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• RPS Group Australia
• Alcock Brown-Neaves Group

To find out how to join these fantastic Corporate Supporters contact Adam Shephard on 08 6389 1833 or click here <link to corporate donation form>.  To make a personal donation, please click here <link to individual donation form>.

To find out more about the TOBY PlayPad project go to http://tobyplaypad.com, or visit the UDIA Congress website at http://udiacongress.com.au/

 Adults with autism - register your interest for a social group

Autism West is preparing to start a social group in 2011 for adults with autism. Please fill in a registration of interest form and send to our office by email, fax or post. Click here to download the group interest form.

Autism West Survey

Supporters or potential supporters we have a Autism West Survey we would be grateful if you would complete this to help us better service your needs.

Autism West YouTube Channel

We are pleased to announce we now have a YouTube Channel. Please take a look and let us know what you think.