AUTISM QLD - OUTREACH SERVICES
EARLY YEARS SUPPORT
SUPPORT TO CHILDREN PRIOR TO COMPULSORY SCHOOL WITH
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND SERVICES
GREATER BRISBANE AREA – IPSWICH – GOLD COAST
TOOWOOMBA AND SUNSHINE COAST
AUTISM QUEENSLAND SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH GOVERNMENT GRANTS, PRIVATE FUNDRAISING AND FEES FOR SERVICE. THE NON SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS (NSO) PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDS TO AUTISM QUEENSLAND FOR MANY OF THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW.
OTHER SERVICES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ‘HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM’ (HCWA) EARLY INTERVENTION PACKAGE.
Outlined below are a range of services offered by Autism Queensland’s multidisciplinary Outreach Team for children prior to the time they commence compulsory school. Certain eligibility criteria apply to funded services.
OUTREACH ADVISORY VISITS
These visits usually occur in the child’s educational placement, e.g. kindy, Prep, ECDP. In some instances, where there is no educational placement, this service may take place in the child’s home or other setting. (Please contact the team to discuss). In most cases visits are made by two members of the Outreach team from different disciplines. Visits are scheduled throughout the school year upon request. Prior to requesting a school visit please ensure that Autism Queensland is identified on the EAP Consent/Permission form (if the child has been/is going through the EAP process).
The visits provide the opportunity to address current educational and developmental needs and concerns related to communication, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, activities of daily living and general behaviour.
The advisory visit service consists of:
Pre-program information gathering, e.g. IEP reports, medical reports, therapy reports, case history information.
Observation of the child in his educational program (or other relevant setting if applicable)
Meeting between AQ staff, parents/carers, centre/school staff, any other relevant stakeholders
Summary visit report
Follow up contact from AQ to check progress 6– 8 weeks post visit
Phone contact with AQ as needed
Additional follow-up visits may also be requested (up to two additional visits per calendar year) following provision of updated eligibility information and progress information
NSO provides supplementary funding for this service. There is no cost for this service to parents/carers or the child’s education setting.
Whilst every endeavor is made to accommodate all requests for service, where demand for visits exceeds team capacity, requests will be prioritised by eligibility for NSO funding, provision of necessary documentation (e.g. diagnosis, ascertainment details), order of return, urgency of request, no or minimal previous contact.
EARLYAQTION OUTREACH PROGRAMS
EarlyAQtion Outreach Programs are individualised programs which are available to children prior to compulsory schooling (and under 7 years) throughout Queensland and are designed to address the key areas of concern for the child’s parents/carers and other relevant individuals (e.g. childcare staff) regarding the child. The length and structure of the program will be determined by a number of factors including issues to be addressed in the program, remoteness, existing supports and programs (e.g. mainstream early childhood programs), need for similar programs by other children in the area, etc. Following a request to the Outreach Team, staff will collaboratively develop a structure for the program with the child’s parents/carers. Early Intervention Support – Greater Brisbane Area – Ipswich – Gold Coast – Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast Issue:04 Nov ‘10 Page 2 of 2 EI SE Qld and close regional 2011.doc
Fees apply for these programs however as all programs are individualised, a quote for the program will be provided following identification of program structure and format. EarlyAQtion Outreach Programs are approved ASD Panel services and are therefore eligible for the Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) Early Intervention Funds. Please contact the Autism Advisor Program on 3273 0000 first to discuss your child’s eligibility for these funds.
WORKSHOPS
The Professional Learning & Development Team offers a variety of workshops on a range of topics in the field of ASD and Asperger Syndrome. These are held at the Sunnybank Hills and Brighton Centres and in several regional centres throughout Queensland during the school calendar year.
For further information, contact a member of the Learning & Development Team on (07) 3273 0000; Fax: 07 3273 8306; or email: learning@autismqld.com.au or see our website.
PROFESSIONAL AND PARENT NETWORKING
The Outreach Services team encourages regular contact with ASD specific parent support groups. The Outreach team upon request will attend meetings of support groups joining in discussion and sharing information on nominated topics.
Outreach Services also participates in discipline specific or ASD special interest groups and professional network meetings to provide opportunity for professional networking, sharing of information, general discussion and links into local services and teams. Professionals interested in accessing this service should contact the Outreach team.
ADDITIONAL AUTISM QUEENSLAND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS
Other services are available for school age students through our Education and Therapy Centres (Group Placement) and Disability Services (Respite and Holiday Programs). Please contact AQ on (07)3273 0000 regarding these programs.
Further information about Autism Queensland is available on our website www.autismqld.com.au
or by contacting us on (07) 3273 0000, Fax (07) 3273 8306 or outreachservices@autismqld.com.au
For more information about the HCWA Initiatives please go to
www.fahcsia.gov.au, www.health.gov.au/autism and www.dest.gov.au/schools/autism
For more information about NSO Australian Government Targeted Programmes, Non-Government Centres Support please go to www.education.qld.com.au
AUTISM QUEENSLAND WISHES TO THANK OUR MAIN FUNDING BODY – NON SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS AND OUR SPONSOR ANSVAR FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE OUTREACH PROGRAM. WITHOUT THIS SUPPORT THE OUTREACH SERVICE WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. AUTISM QUEENSLAND IS SEEKING FURTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THIS MUCH NEEDED SERVICE TO STUDENTS WTH ASD AND THEIR SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT QUEENSLAND.
EARLY YEARS SUPPORT
SUPPORT TO CHILDREN PRIOR TO COMPULSORY SCHOOL WITH
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND SERVICES
GREATER BRISBANE AREA – IPSWICH – GOLD COAST
TOOWOOMBA AND SUNSHINE COAST
AUTISM QUEENSLAND SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH GOVERNMENT GRANTS, PRIVATE FUNDRAISING AND FEES FOR SERVICE. THE NON SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS (NSO) PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDS TO AUTISM QUEENSLAND FOR MANY OF THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW.
OTHER SERVICES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ‘HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM’ (HCWA) EARLY INTERVENTION PACKAGE.
Outlined below are a range of services offered by Autism Queensland’s multidisciplinary Outreach Team for children prior to the time they commence compulsory school. Certain eligibility criteria apply to funded services.
OUTREACH ADVISORY VISITS
These visits usually occur in the child’s educational placement, e.g. kindy, Prep, ECDP. In some instances, where there is no educational placement, this service may take place in the child’s home or other setting. (Please contact the team to discuss). In most cases visits are made by two members of the Outreach team from different disciplines. Visits are scheduled throughout the school year upon request. Prior to requesting a school visit please ensure that Autism Queensland is identified on the EAP Consent/Permission form (if the child has been/is going through the EAP process).
The visits provide the opportunity to address current educational and developmental needs and concerns related to communication, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, activities of daily living and general behaviour.
The advisory visit service consists of:
Pre-program information gathering, e.g. IEP reports, medical reports, therapy reports, case history information.
Observation of the child in his educational program (or other relevant setting if applicable)
Meeting between AQ staff, parents/carers, centre/school staff, any other relevant stakeholders
Summary visit report
Follow up contact from AQ to check progress 6– 8 weeks post visit
Phone contact with AQ as needed
Additional follow-up visits may also be requested (up to two additional visits per calendar year) following provision of updated eligibility information and progress information
NSO provides supplementary funding for this service. There is no cost for this service to parents/carers or the child’s education setting.
Whilst every endeavor is made to accommodate all requests for service, where demand for visits exceeds team capacity, requests will be prioritised by eligibility for NSO funding, provision of necessary documentation (e.g. diagnosis, ascertainment details), order of return, urgency of request, no or minimal previous contact.
EARLYAQTION OUTREACH PROGRAMS
EarlyAQtion Outreach Programs are individualised programs which are available to children prior to compulsory schooling (and under 7 years) throughout Queensland and are designed to address the key areas of concern for the child’s parents/carers and other relevant individuals (e.g. childcare staff) regarding the child. The length and structure of the program will be determined by a number of factors including issues to be addressed in the program, remoteness, existing supports and programs (e.g. mainstream early childhood programs), need for similar programs by other children in the area, etc. Following a request to the Outreach Team, staff will collaboratively develop a structure for the program with the child’s parents/carers. Early Intervention Support – Greater Brisbane Area – Ipswich – Gold Coast – Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast Issue:04 Nov ‘10 Page 2 of 2 EI SE Qld and close regional 2011.doc
Fees apply for these programs however as all programs are individualised, a quote for the program will be provided following identification of program structure and format. EarlyAQtion Outreach Programs are approved ASD Panel services and are therefore eligible for the Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) Early Intervention Funds. Please contact the Autism Advisor Program on 3273 0000 first to discuss your child’s eligibility for these funds.
WORKSHOPS
The Professional Learning & Development Team offers a variety of workshops on a range of topics in the field of ASD and Asperger Syndrome. These are held at the Sunnybank Hills and Brighton Centres and in several regional centres throughout Queensland during the school calendar year.
For further information, contact a member of the Learning & Development Team on (07) 3273 0000; Fax: 07 3273 8306; or email: learning@autismqld.com.au or see our website.
PROFESSIONAL AND PARENT NETWORKING
The Outreach Services team encourages regular contact with ASD specific parent support groups. The Outreach team upon request will attend meetings of support groups joining in discussion and sharing information on nominated topics.
Outreach Services also participates in discipline specific or ASD special interest groups and professional network meetings to provide opportunity for professional networking, sharing of information, general discussion and links into local services and teams. Professionals interested in accessing this service should contact the Outreach team.
ADDITIONAL AUTISM QUEENSLAND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS
Other services are available for school age students through our Education and Therapy Centres (Group Placement) and Disability Services (Respite and Holiday Programs). Please contact AQ on (07)3273 0000 regarding these programs.
Further information about Autism Queensland is available on our website www.autismqld.com.au
or by contacting us on (07) 3273 0000, Fax (07) 3273 8306 or outreachservices@autismqld.com.au
For more information about the HCWA Initiatives please go to
www.fahcsia.gov.au, www.health.gov.au/autism and www.dest.gov.au/schools/autism
For more information about NSO Australian Government Targeted Programmes, Non-Government Centres Support please go to www.education.qld.com.au
AUTISM QUEENSLAND WISHES TO THANK OUR MAIN FUNDING BODY – NON SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS AND OUR SPONSOR ANSVAR FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE OUTREACH PROGRAM. WITHOUT THIS SUPPORT THE OUTREACH SERVICE WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. AUTISM QUEENSLAND IS SEEKING FURTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE US TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THIS MUCH NEEDED SERVICE TO STUDENTS WTH ASD AND THEIR SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT QUEENSLAND.
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