On this page we've listed a number of websites we've found useful. If you know of any others, or discover a broken link, please tell us via email
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Sites of Interest
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great local content, well presented, with up to date information on seminars, conferences, research opportunities. Designed with the different needs of parents, professionals, individuals with Autism, and students in mind.
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Australian-based website with large volume of info from Australia and overseas. Tabs with practical information and "fact sheets" on many topics for adults & children with AS, as well as for parents, carers, teachers & employers. Free access philosophy.
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an Australian Government supported website showing the various pathways through diagnosis and support
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Helping Children With Autism initiative
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PDF Download
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an organisation dedicated to helping communities to better include and accommodate individuals and families with special needs. The Autism Help section of their website gives valuable information and printable resources for parents, teachers
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an online independent magazine, with over 20 million monthly readers, and a growing section of current articles about ASD, written by parents and professionals
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dedicated to encouraging people to view Asperger in a more positive light.
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Kris, mother of an aspie, blogs about schools, homework help, social skills classes, siblings issues, theatre sports, etc
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Another way to view the world - a very funny website for light relief
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Lyndel Kennedy's mission; to tell the story of her son's AS, to help others benefit from the knowledge gained, and to provide an opportunity for other Australian families to share their wisdom and insights about living in Asperger Land.
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Author Craig Kendall has produced a great website, with seemingly hundreds of parent-focussed articles and Q&A about autism and aspergers, used and recommended by our support volunteers.
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Other Support and Information Groups
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American website focussing on resources and academic programs for children with AS. The site contains some great articles about various aspects of AS, such as denying diagnosis, sensory integration, bullying, managing fixations, and ideal gifts for child
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America's largest autism science and advocacy organisation, dedicated to funding research, increasing awareness of, and advocating for the autism community.
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Catriona's site for the Werribee AS Adults.
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Formerly known as ASSN Queensland website
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American support group
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The old OASIS site, now merged with US based MAAP support group
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Professionals working in the ASD field
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Tony is arguably Australia's leading expert on Asperger Syndrome
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An excellent site describing the pathways to access psychologists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists. Covers all Australian states and territories.
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Autism spectrum specialist, teacher and author, Sue Larkey's website has many resources, seminar information and tip sheets, focussing on helping kids with ASDs in the school environment.
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Free downloads for social speech skills and social stories
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Sites by Individuals with AS
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A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome. This helpful handbook is designed to provide a general guide for those wth Aspergers/Autism.
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For Partners
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Asperger Syndrome Partner Information Australia, providing supportive information and contacts for partners of adults with Asperger's Syndrome
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On-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected
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Bookshops & Books
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Handbook official website, with extracts, authors' blog, and content updates
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Camberwell specialist bookshop with large range of ASD related titles
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AS- focussed bookshop in Queensland
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Forums / Online Communities
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For Teachers
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Legal Guidance
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not for profit organisation helping people find pro-bono representation
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5 Osborne Ave. Springvale 3171. Phone 03 9562 3114
