Pathways to your Goals
Support for school leavers and adults with autism
MyPathways supports school leavers and adults on the autism spectrum at any age by providing advice and guidance to help you navigate a pathway to your goals.
If you have an autism diagnosis, MyPathways is here to help you navigate an appropriate pathway to achieving your goals.
MyPathways supports school leavers and adults on the autism spectrum at any age by providing advice and guidance to help you navigate a pathway to your goals.
If you have an autism diagnosis, MyPathways is here to help you navigate an appropriate pathway to achieving your goals.
Our consultants have extensive knowledge and understanding of autism, as well as the full program of supports, services, groups and programs at Autism SA, and can help you select therapies and interventions designed to meet your specific needs.
How can MyPathways teams assist you on your journey?
Every individual’s experience of autism is different, and as a consequence their goals are different too.
Autism SA provides a wide range of supports and services for school leavers and adults of all ages with autism, their families and carers. The My Pathways team is here to advise you on the availability of these services, and how to access a variety of specialist supports.
If you have goals similar to these below, for instance, MyPathways can suggest services and groups that may be an appropriate pathway for you to take.
| Goal | Supports and Services | Groups & Program |
|---|---|---|
I would like to develop my independent life and self-care skills, including actively participating in the community. |
Occupational Therapy |
Next Steps (SLES) |
I would like to develop my social and communication skills. |
Speech Pathology |
Mentor |
I would like to learn how to manage my emotions and behaviour. |
Psychology assessments & plans |
|
I would like to gain a greater understanding of what autism means to me. |
Psychology assessments & plans |
|
I would like to gain and maintain meaningful employment. |
What Supports and Services are available at Autism SA?
The supports and services for school leavers and adults available at Autism SA include:
- Occupational Therapy
- Supported Independent Living
- Day Options
- Speech Pathology
- Augmentative Alternative Communication Therapy Workshops
- Psychology, Behaviour Support and Counselling
- Workshop
- Library
- Tailored Support Packages
What Groups and Programs are available at Autism SA?
Throughout the course of the year, there are a range of groups and programs designed specifically for school leavers and adults on the autism spectrum.
MyPathways can advise you about the availability and accessibility of the groups and programs that can help you to achieve your goals, including:
- Day options
- Short term accommodation/respite
- Next Steps
- Adult Social
- Alpha
- Mentor
- Counselling
- Psychology, Behaviour Support and Counselling
- Social Digital Enterprise Program
- Art Steps
- Augmentative Alternative Communication 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).
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