For primary school students
Resources for families and caregivers of primary school aged children with autism, and the professionals who support them.
Resources produced by OTARC researchers
Autism 101: What does it mean for an autism intervention to be evidence-based?
Explore this complex issue by looking at history, approaches, as well as areas of ongoing debate in the establishment of evidence-based interventions for autism.
Healthy Mothers Healthy Families (HMHF)
Access a free online course for mothers to help you find balance in your physical and mental wellbeing.
What is Autism?
A free online course for people who interact or engage with autistic people and communities.
We CareTM Workshops
We CareTM workshops are an evidence-based and proven support program for parents / caregivers who have a child who is recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurodevelopmental conditions or developmental delays.
School therapy and outreach services - Aspect NSW
Services and supports for primary school children aged 5 to 12 years to:
- Increase social skills and relationships
- Deepen insight and sense of self
- Increase the sense of links with others and the world at large
- Extend social, literacy and numeracy skills
- Maintain a healthy relationship with our loved ones
Autism Spectrum Australia website
Parent support groups - Victoria
AMAZE maintains this list of parent support groups.
Family support and social groups - Queensland
Includes online and face-to-face support and social groups.
Transition to School Resource Package - Queensland
This package has separate sections for families and educators to assist early intervention service providers, parents and teachers with the transition into Queensland schools.
Family support groups - SA
This list includes groups across the State.
Educational resources
A comprehensive list of educational resources for parents, teachers and students, maintained by Autism Awareness Australia.
Peer mentoring and school support
I Can Network is an autistic-led organisation for 8 to 22-year-olds that offers peer mentoring, a schools program, and an annual expo.