Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) invite all schools and community groups to Dare to be Different. Why? A huge struggle for those with Autism is the knowledge that they are different; they don't seem to fit in to our society. We need to get the message out that we are ALL different, be it in our appearance, our likes, our feelings etc. Many are frightened of what they do not understand so we ask that Dare to be Different embrace our individuality while appreciating each of our unique gifts and talents
How can you join in??
Schools and Community Groups can have Dare to be Different Days, with students dressing "differently", dressing as your super hero (even they have their weaknesses just like those with Autism) a mufti day or even a crazy hair day. Ask for a gold coin donation to AASS and that will be used to enable us to continue our invaluable work with children with Autism and their families
There is also a Dare to be Different pack written by Clinical Psychologist Kellie Knapton that discusses what Autism is and how we are all different. This works well as an anti bullying program that can be shown to all students
Please see attached flyer for more information. Please register your interest as soon as possible to be eligible for the Faber Castell pencils.
Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) was established in 2007 by a group of parents from South Western Sydney to fill the void in the health care sector encountered by families of children with Autism.
AASS was established as a support and network and advisory service to empower children with Autism and their families through knowledge and support, and to positively impact and influence their children's social and emotional development
AASS is run by volunteers and has the legal status as a not for profit incorporated charity. AASS relies on funding grants, donations and sponsorships to meet its operational costs. Despite these financial obstacles AASS has grown in size and been able to expand its range of service delivery.
Since its inception AASS has expanded and achieved the following
◾Now assist families, carers and professionals from NSW, around Australia and overseas
◾Opened the AASS Community House/drop in centre, located in Memorial Avenue, Liverpool;
◾Established, coordinated and hosts support groups;
◾Established, coordinated and hosts respite programs;
◾Established and run a sensory toy and resource shop with affordable prices
◾Runs a parent library and toy library;
◾Established, coordinated and facilites Australia's only 24 hour Autism Hotline
◾Individual advocacy
◾Organise and run workshops, seminars and other information and Autism awareness programs
◾Are called to be key note speakers at conferences and do ad hoc Autism training
AASS continues to provide these services free or at a nominal fee to the parents and carers of children with ASD at at an affordable fee to service providers. It handles approximately 200 enquiries/cases per month.
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