Team Sprint CUP

Autism West holds the TEAM SPRINT CUP annually. For more info visit www.teamsprintcup.com

SPRING BOARD CAFE

The Spring Board Cafe now operates at Autism West in Nedlands. Autism West are pleased to announce their involvement in this exciting new development. With two proactive mothers and a large and ever growing group of supporters who have teamed up with great determination to provide a better outlook for all children with ASD in Perth. We recognised the great value of this project and are here to champion all their efforts to ensure this dream becomes a reality. Visit www.springboardcafe.org for more info.

DR ANDREW WHITEHOUSE

Dr Andrew Whitehouse is a project leader at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in the area of Autism. He has recently completed some ground breaking research in the area of antenatal factors relating to Autism. Dr Whitehouse presented this information at the Serivce Providers Breakfast hosted by Autism West. If you would like further information, please follow the link http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/testosterone-in-girls-brains-offers-clue-to-autisms-cause-20100311-q1l5.html

THERAPISTS

Claire Druett is an Occupational Therapist who runs groups here at Autism West. Claire also offers her private services here at Autism West through her practice AIM. Please go to her website for more details www.aimOT.com.au

SECCA

When required, our therapists hire resources from SECCA to assist with their programs. Click here to download reccommended SECCA resources. secca is a non-profit organization designed to support people with disabilities, in their efforts to learn about human relationships, sexuality and sexual health across the lifespan; as well as helping them to develop skills that will empower them to make informed choices, while acknowledging their own individual capacity to enhance the quality of their lives. For more information please visit www.secca.org.au