Overview of our services
Autism Queensland (AQ) provides a comprehensive range of education, therapy, and support services for autistic people of all ages, their families, and the professionals and communities supporting them.
Whether youโre looking for information, exploring support options, or unsure where to start, our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand what options may be available. You don’t need a referral, a diagnosis, or all the answers before contacting us. We’ll provide information and advice, help you understand available supports, and discuss possible next steps, including any relevant AQ services.
Early Years supports (up to age 7)
Early diagnosis and access to structured, individualised intervention can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young autistic children. AQ takes a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach, recognising each childโs unique strengths, interests, needs and developmental journey. Our early intervention and inclusion services focus on building skills, supporting participation, and fostering independence, while respecting each childโs individual ways of communicating, learning, and engaging.
AQ works collaboratively with children, families, educators, therapists, and other professionals to develop practical strategies that support each childโs development, wellbeing, and inclusion across everyday environments. By empowering the people around each child with evidence-informed knowledge, skills, and resources, we help create supportive environments where young autistic children can learn, connect, and thrive.
School-age Years supports (age 17 & under)
Autistic children, teens, and adolescents benefit from support that recognises their individual strengths, interests, needs and aspirations. AQ takes a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach to supporting learning, development, wellbeing and participation across home, school, and community settings. Our services help build on strengths, develop skills, navigate challenges, and access meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, and independence.
AQ provides a comprehensive range of services and inclusion supports for autistic children and young people, their families, educators, therapists and other professionals. Through collaborative partnerships, practical strategies and individualised support, we empower the people around each young person to foster inclusive environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Adult Years supports (age 18+)
Autistic adults deserve support that recognises their individual strengths, interests, goals and aspirations, while respecting their autonomy and right to make choices about their own lives. AQ takes a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach, helping autistic adults build confidence, develop practical skills, and work towards greater independence, meaningful community participation, and employment opportunities.
AQ provides a range of services and inclusion supports tailored to individual needs, goals, and circumstances. Working collaboratively with autistic adults, families, employers, therapists, and other professionals, we aim to build capacity, remove barriers to participation, and support inclusive environments where autistic adults can pursue their interests, develop meaningful connections, and participate in everyday life on their own terms.
Know the type of supports you are looking for? Here are some quick links to popular AQ services:
Supports for all ages & families:
- ๐ AQ Helpline
- Allied health & diagnostic assessments
- Autism-specific workshops & webinars
- AQ School & Distance Education
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Employment supports
- Kids Konnection (school holiday social connection programs)
- Parent coaching & mentoring
- PlayConnect+ playgroups
- Resources & autism-specific tools
- Connecting & Empowering Women programs & supports
- Independent living & community access supportsย
- Therapy services & therapy groups (+ Telepractice online therapy services)
- Transition & inclusion supports
Consultancy supports for professionals & organisations:
- ๐ AQ Helpline
- Educator support phoneline
- Inclusion Consultancy Services
- Early Years Inclusion Consultancy (for early childhood settings)
- Community Access Inclusion Consultancy (for communities & organisations)
- Employment Inclusion Consultancy (for employers & workplaces)
- Inclusive Education Consultancy (for schools)
- Kindergarten Inclusion Service (fully-funded) for Queensland kindergartens
- Positive Behaviour Guidance Service (fully-funded) for Queensland educators
- Resources & autism-specific tools
- School Advisory Service (fully-funded) for Queensland schools
- Workshops & webinars (bespoke professional learning)
Locate an AQ centre near you
AQ operates Education & Therapy Centres across South-East Queensland, Central Queensland, Mackay-Whitsunday, and Far North Queensland. Centre opening hours may vary during school holidays, public holidays, and other seasonal periods (contact us for more information).