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Pathways to your Goals

Support for school children and teens with autism

For children of school age and teenagers on the autism spectrum, their families and carers, Autism SA’s MyPathways Team provides advice and guidance on finding a pathway to your goals.

If your school age child or teenager has an autism diagnosis, Autism SA Pathways Consultants can assist you in navigating an appropriate pathway to achieving your goals.

School children

The MyPathways team has extensive knowledge and understanding of autism, as well as the full range of supports, services, groups and programs that teens can access at Autism SA.

 

Consultants are here to answer any questions you have about autism, as well as ways in which different supports, interventions and therapies can be designed to meet your specific needs.

How can MyPathways teams assist you on your journey?

Every individual’s experience of autism is different, which means their goals and pathways will be different too.

For children of school age and teenagers with autism, Autism SA provides supports and services that can be accessed by individuals, as well as their families and carers. MyPathways can advise you on which specialist supports may be appropriate for your pathway, as well as the availability and accessibility of groups and programs.

For instance, teenagers and their families may have goals similar to those outlined below, and our Pathways Consultants can assist you to select an appropriate service or group to meet your needs.

Goal Supports and Services Groups & Program

I would like to help my child to be independent, with age-appropriate life and personal skills.

Occupational Therapy
Autism Spectrum Facilitator
Family Workshop

I would like my child to develop their social skills.

Autism Spectrum Facilitator
Speech Pathology
Psychology assessments & plans
Behaviour support

Explorer Groups
Social Digital Enterprise Program
School Holiday Program
Art Steps
Tabletop Steps

I would like to help my child to develop their communication skills.

Speech Pathology
Autism Spectrum Facilitator
Psychology assessments & plans
Behaviour support
Augmentative Alternative Communication Therapy
Family Workshops

Art Steps
Explorer Groups
Social Digital Enterprise Program
AAC Parent Group

I would like to assist my child with their physical development (fine and gross motor skills).

Occupational Therapy

I would like to help my child have a smooth transition to high school.

Family Workshop
Autism Spectrum Facilitator

I would like to help my child with emotional and behaviour regulation.

Occupational Therapy
Psychology assessments & plans
Behaviour support
Autism Spectrum Facilitator
Family Workshops

 

What Supports and Services are available at Autism SA?

The supports and services for school age children and teens available at Autism SA include:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Autism Spectrum Facilitator
  • Family Workshop
  • Speech Pathology
  • Psychology, Behaviour Support and Counselling
  • Augmentative Alternative Communication Therapy
  • Workshops

 

What Groups and Programs are available at Autism SA?

Groups and programs at Autism SA run throughout the year, and MyPathways can assist you in choosing ones that will help you reach your goals. The groups and programs include:

  • Lego Club
  • Explorer Groups
  • Social Digital Enterprise Program
  • School Holiday Program (CSI)
  • Art Steps
  • Tabletop Steps
  • AAC Parent Group

Contact the Autism SA’s MyPathways team to discuss your requirements.

 

If you have any additional questions about autism in general, you are welcome to contact the Autism SA InfoLine on 1300 AUTISM (1300 288 476).