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Rockingham Autism Services

Locality: Rockingham, Western Australia

Phone: +61 478 640 655

Address: 13/3 Benjamin Way 6168 Rockingham, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.rockinghamautismservices.com.au

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25.01.2022 Hoping all mums are having a wonderful Mothers Day in the sunshine!

24.01.2022 Today is a special #60SecondScience, which looks at stem cell therapies and autism. Importantly, the study found NO evidence to support the use of stem cell therapies. For more information about the study discussed in the video below please visit: https://bit.ly/2BoTuzg

24.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. All Australians can celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.

23.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day, and this year the focus is on what comes after "Are you ok?". Its not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK, but it could change a life. Check out www.ruok.org.au and learn how to ask R U OK?, listen, encourage action and check in.

23.01.2022 Wishing a very happy birthday to our awesome psychologist, Rich. Hope you have an amazing day!

22.01.2022 Check out these great holiday programs being offered by the City of Rockingham Local Government these October school holidays.

22.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the Dads, Grandads, and father figures in children's lives. Share your best "dad-joke" with us!

21.01.2022 Update: These apps are no longer free. Dont forget to like and follow AUSPELD for future app alerts. Free app alert - 4 free apps from Nessy Learning. For a li...mited time, Apple and Android users can download several apps from Nessy designed to support the literacy development of our younger learners or those learners needing additional support. * Hairy Letters - assists with letter and sound recognition. (Free for Apple users) * Hairy Words 1 - Designed to support sight word knowledge (Free for Apple users) * Hairy Phonics 1 - Follow on app from Hairy Letters. This app develops phonemic awareness with the introduction of the 9 most common consonant digraphs. (Free for Apple and Android users) * Hairy Phonics 2 - Follow on app from Hairy Phonics 1. This app develops phonemic awareness with the introduction of the 9 most common vowel digraphs. (Free for Apple and Android users) To view and download available apps on Apple, visit: https://apps.apple.com//nessy-learning-limited/id410276291 For Android Users, visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev Please note: Not all Nessy apps are free or available for all devices. Please see the links above for more information about which apps are available for your device.

21.01.2022 Autism West are offering groups for teens and young adults in Rockingham once again. Contact them for further information.

19.01.2022 We hope everyone attending our social skills group sessions this week have a fantastic time and make some new friends! Thanks Frank Konecny Community Centre for providing such a great space for our group sessions.

19.01.2022 Happy World Teacher's Day to all the super teachers out there! Teachers (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. It’s reinforced the significant role teachers play in the lives of children and students, their families and communities.

18.01.2022 Early Days Workshops are FREE for parents and carers of young children with a recent ASD diagnosis. Check out their schedule for term 4.

18.01.2022 Our colleagues in Sydney are seeking to understand the impact of COVID-19 for families and carers of a child with a neurodevelopmental disability. Please do complete the short survey : https://redcap.med.unsw.edu.au/surveys/?s=NPM88TTJLW

18.01.2022 CliniKids Autism Research have opened recruitment for a new study called the Preschool Autism Therapy (PATH) Study, which seeks to investigate two intervention therapies. If you have a child diagnosed with autism aged between 18 months and 4 years, and you would like to take part in the PATH study, please contact - [email protected] https://clinikids.telethonkids.org.au//appendix-a_path-par

18.01.2022 It's Psychology Week! The aim of Psychology Week 2020 is to increase public understanding of how psychology can help with pain. Chronic pain affects about 20% of the Australian population. Psychological treatments have been found to be effective in improving function and reducing distress associated with pain.

17.01.2022 Don't forget, this Monday Warnbro Swans Cricket Club are offering a FREE all abilities come & try session from 4.30 - 6pm.

15.01.2022 In this week's edition of #60SecondScience, Sarah Pillar discusses a recent study that looked at gesture production in toddlers with ASD. To access the study mentioned in the video, please visit: https://bit.ly/2E16rRA

15.01.2022 Warnbro Swans Cricket Club are having an All Abilities Come and Try Day on Monday, 23 November from 4.30pm until 6.00pm. Children aged 5 - 15 years welcome!

14.01.2022 SouthWest Judo Academy in Port Kennedy have fantastic No Limits classes. Open to students with any disability, No Limits classes introduce participants to the world of judo. Children engage in basic tumbling exercises, learning how to practice judo safely, before being exposed to the basic standing and ground-work techniques of judo. https://www.southwestjudoacademy.com.au/classes/no-limits/

14.01.2022 Wishing a VERY happy birthday to our amazing speech pathologist, Pascale, for YESTERDAY!

13.01.2022 CliniKids Autism Research offer the CliniSibs Program, which has been designed to provide a place where siblings of children with autism can meet to share their experiences and feel supported to learn new ways of coping. This 6-week group program is facilitated by experienced Clinical Psychologists. CliniKids are currently taking expressions of interest for the CliniSibs program. Should you wish to be placed on the waitlist or obtain further information please contact CliniKids at the Telethon Kids Institute https://clinikids.telethonkids.org.au//media/clinisibs.pdf

13.01.2022 Wishing a very Happy BIrthday to our amazing Occupational Therapist Meggan! Have a fantastic day Meg

12.01.2022 MyTime Australia groups provide free support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition. They are offering a new group at Dudley Park Child & Parent Centre on Thursday mornings.

11.01.2022 Also from CliniKids Autism Research, Understanding My Childs Autism is a group program for parents and caregivers to understand and support children with autism. This 5-session group program is jointly facilitated by an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Speech Pathologist. CliniKids is currently taking enquiries from families who would like more information about the Understanding My Childs Autism Caregiver Group. If you would like to register your interest or access further information, please contact CliniKids at the Telethon Kids Institute. https://clinikids.telethonkids.org.au//understanding-my-ch

11.01.2022 Today is our magnificent OT, Meg's, last day with Rockingham Autism Services. Meg has been an asset to our team and all the families she has worked with over the past 3 years. Meg - we wish you all the best! RAS won't be the same without you.

10.01.2022 The Awesome Arts Festival have released their fantastic ASD Guide. If you or someone you know has a child on the Autism Spectrum, Awesome Arts have worked with artists to tell you about every show, workshop, activity and exhibition in the 2020 program. They hope this guide assists families to enjoy an AWESOME Festival experience together and empowers parents to make program choices based on the individual needs of their child. Check it out here https://awesomearts.com/access-information/

10.01.2022 Created by Autism CRC, myWAY Employability is a smart web platform designed specifically to help young people on the autism spectrum plan and prepare for their working life. The site was recently launched, to guide young people to help them identify their strengths, interests, learning and environmental preferences, and then match this information to relevant potential careers and employment pathways. https://www.mywayemployability.com.au/

09.01.2022 beacon is a new cyber safety educational app designed to keep parents and carers up to date with trusted, tailored information, to help keep their kids safe online. Developed by the Telethon Kids Institute in partnership with Bankwest specifically for parents as a personalised, one-stop-shop for reliable information about the online world. https://beacon.telethonkids.org.au/

08.01.2022 We are excited to introduce CliniSibs, our newly developed group therapy program for siblings of children with ASD. We understand that siblings play a crucial r...ole in the lives of children with autism and that the sibling experience needs to be better understood and supported. CliniSibs provides a place where siblings of children with autism can meet to share their experiences and feel supported to learn new ways of coping. For more information, please visit our website: https://clinikids.telethonkids.org.au/services/services/ or get in touch with our team on 6319 1133.

07.01.2022 We're hiring! If you are, or know, an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who would like to join our team - please share!

07.01.2022 How fantastic that the amazing autism research happening right here in W.A. is being recognised internationally!

07.01.2022 Autism West offer social groups in Rockingham for teens and young adults. They use a strengths-based approach to connect people with autism with others in a social context. Groups offered are Awesome 10-15 yo T ues 4 :30-6:30 Yes 13-18 yo Thursday 4:30-7:30 Step into social 18+ Saturday fortnightly 1-4

06.01.2022 Take a listen to Andrew and a special CliniKids guest describe the landmark report on autism interventions we published earlier this week. Autism CRC Telethon Kids Institute https://www.abc.net.au//landmark-autism-report-th/12874156

05.01.2022 Wishing a very happy birthday to our amazing OT, Madeleine! Since joining our team in January Maddie has had such a positive impact on our team and so many families. Have a wonderful day!

05.01.2022 The Australian Government today announced further initiatives to support NDIS participants and disability providers during the coronavirus pandemic. For the ne...xt five months, eligible participants will be able to flexibly use existing NDIS plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology, including smart devices, to enable continued access to disability. In addition, to ensure all eligible Australians continue to be able to apply for access to the NDIS, downloadable Access Request and Supporting Evidence Forms are now available on the NDIS website. Lastly, new support items for Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers have been developed if a participant has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, including higher intensity support and professional cleaning services. Read more: https://bit.ly/2VDi4Ei

05.01.2022 Packing a healthy lunchbox fuels kids for their best possible day at school and helps form healthy habits. This FREE event is on Wednesday at Port Kennedy Primary School. Each attendee will receive a free resource kit to take home, packed with information and goodies to get started. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/packed-with-goodness-tickets-1

04.01.2022 In this edition of 60 Second Science, Andrew discusses a recent study that looked at recognition of girls on the autism spectrum by educators. For more informa...tion about the study discussed in the video below please visit: https://bit.ly/39WhmYb To access the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia please visit: https://bit.ly/319h7oN

04.01.2022 Aikido Port Kennedy offer martial art classes specifically for children with ASD. Contact them for further information.

04.01.2022 Have you heard about our new group program? The Understanding My Childs Autism Caregiver Group offered at CliniKids provides parents and carers of children wi...th autism the opportunity to come together in a supportive environment and learn some new ways to support their children. To find out more please visit our website: https://clinikids.telethonkids.org.au/ or contact our team on 6319 1133.

03.01.2022 Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our awesome OT - Heloïse! We hope you have a wonderful day :)

01.01.2022 Early Days Workshops are FREE for families of young children recently diagnosed with Autism, or going through the diagnostic process.

01.01.2022 Free webinar for Parents and Carers: We invite you to join us for our upcoming webinar A Parents Guide to Autism Therapies: Navigating the World of Early Int...ervention presented by Dr Katia Haines and facilitated by Professor Andrew Whitehouse. Date: Wednesday 27th May Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm WST (8:30pm- 9:30pm EST) Registrations are essential. To secure your booking, please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/BJOBJ

01.01.2022 Autism CRC have just released their comprehensive report on early intervention for children on the autism spectrum. The report contains a clear description of the different types of early intervention supports for children on the autism spectrum; and a systematic review of the evidence underpinning different early intervention supports. https://www.autismcrc.com.au/interventions-evidence