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Autism Awareness Month
April, 2021
Calendar of Events, Ideas and Activities
April is World Autism Awareness Month
World Autism Awareness Week is the 29th March to the 4th April 2021
and Autism Awareness Month is throughout the month of April.
A time to come together and ignite change. Help us make a difference to the lives of people with Autism
and celebrate embracing difference in your community this April. We will have a range of events starting
from the 29th March and throughout the month of April.
What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts on child
development in a number of key areas, including communication, social interaction and repetitive
patterns of behaviour. Autism is frequently associated with sensory sensitivities and sensory processing
difficulties.
While Autism is a complex lifelong developmental disability, with appropriate intervention children and
adults with Autism can make significant progress and live fulfilling lives. Consequently, it is imperative
that individuals with Autism have access to specialist services that understand their needs and are
experienced in developing their skills and strengths.
Until recently it has generally been accepted that about 1 in 100 Australians have Autism. With a
broadening of Autism criteria in recent years, and advances in identifying Autism, it is now considered
to be closer to 1 in 70. This means that if you have Autism you are not alone. And, if you do not have
Autism yourself it is likely that you will meet or have already met someone who does.
This increase is prevalence does not necessarily mean that Autism is on the rise. Rather, it is likely that
increased Autism awareness and understanding, with resultant changes to the diagnostic criteria, has
led to better identification of Autism characteristics.
How can I help make a difference?
Whether you are a person with Autism, a family, school, community group, or workplace, there are many
ways you can help to increase awareness and understanding of Autism.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
1. Attend a range of events pg 3
2. Snap and share pg 5
3. Raise awareness in your school pg 6
4. Fundraise pg 7
www.autism.org.au
Attend a Range of Events
We will be hosting events throughout Autism Awareness Month.
Click on each event below to view information online or visit our website:
https://www.autism.org.au/events/category/autism-awareness-month-2021/
Free Workshops and Information Sessions
Strategies to Tackle Picky Eating in Autism
Monday, 29 March | 10.00am - 11.00am | Zoom workshop
Tune in to hear about strategies that may help tackle picky eating and common
mealtime challenges seen in people with Autism.
Explaining Autism Event
Tuesday, 30 March | 9.30am to 12.00pm | Face-to-face | State Library
This is a community event where we welcome families, friends and community
members to come and learn more about Autism and ask our experienced team
questions and advice.
Autism And Me: Talking To Your Child About Autism
Tuesday, 30 March | 6.00pm to 7.30pm | Zoom workshop
Should I tell my child they have Autism? When is the right time to talk about it?
How do I start? Who should be involved? All important questions!
Getting To Know The NDIS
Wednesday, 31 March | 11.30am to 1.30pm | Face-to-face
Meet our Autism Advisor team and find out how people with Autism can access
the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA.
Ocean Heroes Information Session
Wednesday, 14 April | 5.30pm - 7.00pm | Face-to-face presentation
Learning to surf offers a fun, healthy way for children with Autism to develop
confidence, boost their mood and make connections with others.
www.autism.org.au
Community Events and Activities
Art Gallery of Western Australia Quiet Tuesday (Free)
Tuesday, 6 April | 10.00am - 12.00pm | WA Art Gallery
A supported, small group guided tour of the gallery where participants can engage in
art based activities and see the State Art Collection in a sensory-friendly environment.
This session will be for children aged 5 to 8 years old.
Spare parts puppet theatre relaxed show - Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa
Tuesday, 6 April | 10.00am - 10.45am | Fremantle
Children with Autism are invited to enjoy this wonderful show in relaxed, sensory-
friendly environment.
Scitech Sensory Session
Friday, 9 April | 6.00pm - 9.00pm | Scitech
Explore and discover everything science has to offer in an adapted sensory-friendly
environment.
Dads Get Together (Free)
Friday, 9 April | 6.00pm onwards | Palace Arcade
Dads and father figures are invited to join us for a night of 100% original arcade
machines from the 80’s and 90’s.
Little Land Sensory Session
Wednesday, 14 April | 1.00pm - 2.30pm | Little Land
Children, up to approximately 8 years, with Autism are invited to enjoy Little Land in
an adapted sensory-friendly environment.
Latitude Sensory Session
Saturday, 24 April | 8.30am - 9.30am | Latitude Joondalup
Individuals with Autism can enjoy Latitude in an adapted sensory-friendly
environment.
AQWA Sensory Session
Friday, 30 April | 5.30pm - 7.30pm | AQWA
Individuals with Autism are invited to enjoy AQWA in an adapted sensory-friendly
environment.
Adult Quiz Night (Free)
Thursday, 29 April | Evening | Palace Arcade
A Quiz night for adults with Autism to join together for a night of trivia fun!
www.autism.org.au
Snap and Share
Take a photo of your office, class or whole school wearing blue, learning together,
spreading awareness and igniting change for Autism Awareness.
Share it on social media and tag us so we can share it!
www.facebook.com/AutismWesternAustralia
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Help Raise Awareness
in Your School!
Request your free Autism Awareness Packs which include a range of resources to educate Primary
School and High School students about Autism. Contents
include:
For Primary Schools
• Autism Awareness pack
• Autism Awareness poster
• Complimentary copy of the Autism Heroes Peer
Awareness Education pack
For High Schools
• Autism Awareness pack
Teachers, don’t forget our free Autism Heroes Peer
Awareness program
Free Autism Heroes sessions available early March! Visit our website to register:
https://www.autism.org.au/events/category/autism-association-events/teachers-
other-professionals/
Raise awareness with ‘Dress up Blue’ days in your school!
Contact us for your Autism Awareness packs today!
Autism Awareness poster
www.autism.org.au
Fundraise
Thank you for choosing to help raise vital funds for the
Autism Association of WA
Fundraising for the Autism Association of WA is a The Fundraising Opportunities
fun, social and rewarding way to make a difference
to the lives of people with Autism and their families.
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There are many things you can do to fundraise—
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Fundraising for the Autism Association • Dress up blue for a gold coin donation
is as Simple as 1, 2, 3! • Jelly bean guessing competition
• Morning or Afternoon Tea—Bake Blue
1. Register to Fundraise
Download the Application to Fundraise form from
our websute and email to Fundraise@autism.org.au. Moderate
We will then send you a letter to confirm you are • Trivia or Quiz Night
fundraising for the Autism Association, along • Auction or Raffle
with additional resources such as balloons and
• BBQ or Picnic
stickers to support your event.
• Movie Night
2. Get Creative and Host Your Event • Trash ‘n’ Treasure Sale
Plan your event and download the fundraising
poster and money box templates from our website
to get started: www.autism.org.au/donate/ Challenging
become-a-fundraiser • Community Fun Day or Fete
Invite colleagues, students, teachers and • Gala Ball
community members to attend your event and get • Golf Day Event
fundraising! • Theatre Production or Concert
• Sponsored Fun Run or Marathon
3. Returning Your Raised Funds
You can set up a fundraiser at givenow.com.au before
your event to collect donations, deposit the funds via When we receive your
credit card through our secure online donation page,
Fundraising Application
or mail a cheque/money order. You can also request an
Association representative to visit the school to accept form, we will send you
funds. additional resources,
such as stickers and
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