Resources and Information

The Adolescent/Adult Goal Setting Tool (AAGST) has been designed to enable neurodivergent people including those on the autism spectrum to actively engage in person-centred planning processes.

For therapists, teachers, social workers and other specialists working with families with young children, the FGST is a card sort to scaffold the identification, communication and prioritisation of each families goals. It encompasses child-focussed goals and the family need for information, support and the opportunity for active participation in the community.

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Online Transition Resource Package provides a one-stop shop of information and resources for teachers, parents and carers to assist children with autism to make a smooth transition from early childhood learning into all Queensland schools.

The ESDM is an early intervention model designed to target the key features of autism of children under the age of 5 years.

A useful list of individual local family and social support groups for Carers, families of children and adults with autism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a spectrum condition which means that while all people with a diagnosis share certain difficulties, they can present in a variety of ways and to varying extents. ASD results from biological or neurological differences in the brain. And while the cause of ASD is unknown, research suggests there may be a genetic basis in many instances, although not all.

Autism Queensland continues to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and updates to the Australian community coming from the Federal and Queensland Government.

A useful list of Australian websites offering support, resources and information to carers, families of children, and adults with autism.

A list of Australian autism organisations and their websites.