Autism Tasmania
Autism Tasmania is an independent voice for the Tasmanian autism community.
We provide information, assistance, and resources for people on the spectrum and those who support them.
Launceston -Early Days: Helping My Child Cope With Change
Thursday 9 February 2023
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family members of children 0-6 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis or are awaiting assessment.
What this workshop discusses:
• Why change is so difficult
• How change impacts young children on the autism spectrum
• Strategies for preparing for change in everyday situations
Autism Tasmania Office
Online: Autism and Puberty
Thursday 1 December 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to explore the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty and learn about strategies, resources, and services that may be helpful for parents, carers or adolescents on the autism spectrum.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Hobart: Autism and Puberty
Wednesday 30 November 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to explore the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty and learn about strategies, resources, and services that may be helpful for parents, carers or adolescents on the autism spectrum.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Office
Burnie: Autism and Puberty
Tuesday 29 November 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to explore the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty and learn about strategies, resources, and services that may be helpful for parents, carers or adolescents on the autism spectrum.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Burnie Office
Launceston: Navigating the Autism Therapy Maze
Thursday 24 November 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to become an informed and empowered decision-maker about therapy, understand more about different types of therapy, and know how to decide if a therapy is the right one for your child.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Launceston Office
Launceston: Welcome to Autism
Wednesday 23 November 2022
This Three-hour workshop helps you to explore the characteristic strengths and challenges of autism, understand more about autism, and learn more about the useful autism resources and supports that are available.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Launceston Office
Launceston: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Tuesday 22 November 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Autism Tasmania Office
Launceston - Early Days: Progression to School
Tuesday 22 November 2022
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family members of children 0-6 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis or are awaiting assessment.
What this workshop discusses:
• The importance of working as part of a transition team
• Tips and ideas to help you ready your child for school.
• What Education adjustments Can look like
Autism Tasmania Office
Burnie: Navigating the Autism Therapy Maze
Thursday 17 November 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to become an informed and empowered decision-maker about therapy, understand more about different types of therapy, and know how to decide if a therapy is the right one for your child.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Burnie Office
Hobart: Navigating the Autism Therapy Maze
Thursday 17 November 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to become an informed and empowered decision-maker about therapy, understand more about different types of therapy, and know how to decide if a therapy is the right one for your child.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Office
Online: Welcome to Autism
Tuesday 15 November 2022
This Three-hour online workshop helps you to explore the characteristic strengths and challenges of autism, understand more about autism, and learn more about the useful autism resources and supports that are available.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Burnie Welcome to Autism
Thursday 10 November 2022
This Three-hour workshop helps you to explore the characteristic strengths and challenges of autism, understand more about autism, and learn more about the useful autism resources and supports that are available.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Burnie Office
Hobart: Welcome to Autism
Thursday 10 November 2022
This Three-hour workshop helps you to explore the characteristic strengths and challenges of autism, understand more about autism, and learn more about the useful autism resources and supports that are available.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Office
Autism in Schools (Launceston)
Friday 4 November 2022
This 5-hour interactive and engaging workshop aims to broaden your understanding of autism, boost your confidence in interacting effectively with students on the autism spectrum, and equip you with evidence-based strategies that can be applied within your school. By using developmentally appropriate practices, communicating with & supporting parents, and being aware of community-based resources, teachers can make important contributions to the lives of Autistic children and their families.
Burnie Arts Centre
Autism in Schools Online
Friday 4 November 2022
This 5-hour interactive and engaging workshop aims to broaden your understanding of autism, boost your confidence in interacting effectively with students on the autism spectrum, and equip you with evidence-based strategies that can be applied within your school. By using developmentally appropriate practices, communicating with & supporting parents, and being aware of community-based resources, teachers can make important contributions to the lives of Autistic children and their families.
Online: Navigating the Autism Therapy Maze
Thursday 3 November 2022
This three-hour online workshop helps you to become an informed and empowered decision-maker about therapy, understand more about different types of therapy, and know how to decide if a therapy is the right one for your child.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Hobart: Embrace Diversity - Be Open to Autism!
Friday 28 October 2022
Autism Tasmania urges the community to Embrace Diversity and Be open to Autism.
Learn why is this important now!
We invite disability services, local councils, businesses and community members to learn more about autism strengths and experiences and the simple small actions that will make a big difference.
You will learn about:
1. Autism and the diverse sensory, cognitive and behavioural experiences.
2. Best practice approaches for inclusive and strength-based supports
3. The principles and practice of sensory safe space design
4. The National Assistance card - Autism Trial (Tasmania).
RACV Hobart Hotel- Collins Room
Be open to Autism in Tasmania! Attend online
Friday 28 October 2022
ONE EVENT - Launching Three Important INITIATIVES
Join Autism Tasmania to celebrate the launch of 3 initiatives for the Autistic community in Tasmania:
• The National Assistance Card - Autism Trial (Tasmania)
• “Be open to Autism" – Community Education Campaign
• Autism Tasmania’s 30-year celebration / New office opening!
Be open to Autism in Tasmania. Attend in person
Friday 28 October 2022
ONE EVENT - Launch Three Important INITIATIVES
Join Autism Tasmania to celebrate the launch of 3 initiatives for the Autistic community in Tasmania:
• The National Assistance Card - Autism Trial in Tasmania.
• “Be open to Autism" – Community Education Campaign
• Autism Tasmania’s 30-year celebration / New office opening!
Guests are invited to stay after the launch for light refreshments followed by an option to attend a special session to learn more about Autism.
RACV Hobart Hotel
Launceston: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Thursday 27 October 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Autism Tasmania Office
Special 30th anniversary AGM - online statewide
Wednesday 26 October 2022
This year our AGM marks a major milestone in the history of Autism Tasmania Incorporated.
30 long years of making a difference to the Tasmanian autistic community.
This event celebrates our history, our achievements and honours our people.
It highlights our aspirations for the future of Autism in Tasmania.
Special 30th Anniversary AGM event - in person
Wednesday 26 October 2022
This year our AGM marks a major milestone in the history of Autism Tasmania Incorporated.
30 long years of making a difference to the Tasmanian autistic community.
This event celebrates our history, our achievements and honours our people.
It highlights our aspirations for the future of Autism in Tasmania.
RACV Hobart Hotel
Launceston: Autism and Puberty
Wednesday 26 October 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to explore the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty and learn about strategies, resources, and services that may be helpful for parents, carers or adolescents on the autism spectrum.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Office
Autism in Schools (Hobart)
Friday 21 October 2022
This 5-hour interactive and engaging workshop aims to broaden your understanding of autism, boost your confidence in interacting effectively with students on the autism spectrum, and equip you with evidence-based strategies that can be applied within your school. By using developmentally appropriate practices, communicating with & supporting parents, and being aware of community-based resources, teachers can make important contributions to the lives of Autistic children and their families.
Autism Tasmania Office
Burnie: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Tuesday 18 October 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Autism Tasmania Office
Hobart: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Wednesday 12 October 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Autism Tasmania Office
Online: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Tuesday 11 October 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Online: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Tuesday 27 September 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Online- Early Days: Progression to School
Thursday 22 September 2022
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family members of children 0-6 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis or are awaiting assessment.
What this workshop discusses:
• The importance of working as part of a transition team
• Tips and ideas to help you ready your child for school.
• What Education adjustments Can look like
Hobart - Early Days: Progression to School
Wednesday 21 September 2022
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family members of children 0-6 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis or are awaiting assessment.
What this workshop discusses:
• The importance of working as part of a transition team
• Tips and ideas to help you ready your child for school.
• What Education adjustments Can look like
Autism Tasmania Office
Burnie - Early Days: Progression to School
Tuesday 20 September 2022
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family members of children 0-6 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis or are awaiting assessment.
What this workshop discusses:
• The importance of working as part of a transition team
• Tips and ideas to help you ready your child for school.
• What Education adjustments Can look like
Autism Tasmania Office
Hobart: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Thursday 15 September 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Autism Tasmania Office
Burnie: National Assistance Card How to Apply?
Thursday 15 September 2022
The National Assistance Card is designed to make it much easier for the members of the Autistic community to communicate their unique needs for understanding and / or assistance.
It is also an important step toward fostering greater community awareness and acceptance of autism.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card designed to:
•Help cardholders communicate their unique challenges and the assistance they may need
•Help cardholders communicate their strengths
•Give cardholders greater independence
•Assist cardholders to feel more confident in everyday social situations
•Provide peace of mind for families and carers
•Enhance community understanding of autism
•Support positive community interaction with cardholders.
For Further information https://www.autismtas.org.au/resource-supports/community-engagement/
Autism Tasmania Office
Online: Early Days: Understanding Behaviour
Wednesday 31 August 2022
About our partnership with Early Days
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family
members of children aged 0-6 who have an Autism diagnosis
or are awaiting an assessment. A confirmed diagnosis is not
needed to attend.
Learning Outcomes
This workshop helps you to:
» Understand why your child has certain behaviours
» Plan for success
» Support your child
Burnie Parent Info: Planning for successful transitions
Tuesday 30 August 2022
This FREE workshop explores strategies, resources and services to assist parents, family members and carers to manage and celebrate their child’s key life transitions.
» Starting school, high school, further education, employment, independent living
Autism Tasmania Office
Hobart Parent Info: Planning for successful transitions
Thursday 25 August 2022
This FREE workshop explores strategies, resources and services to assist parents, family members and carers to manage and celebrate their child’s key life transitions.
» Starting school, high school, further education, employment, independent living
Autism Tasmania Office
Launceston Parent Info: Planning for successful transitions
Thursday 25 August 2022
This FREE workshop explores strategies, resources and services to assist parents, family members and carers to manage and celebrate their child’s key life transitions.
» Starting school, high school, further education, employment, independent living
Autism Tasmania Office
Launceston: Early Days: Understanding Behaviour
Wednesday 24 August 2022
About our partnership with Early Days
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family
members of children aged 0-6 who have an Autism diagnosis
or are awaiting an assessment. A confirmed diagnosis is not
needed to attend.
Learning Outcomes
This workshop helps you to:
» Understand why your child has certain behaviours
» Plan for success
» Support your child
Autism Tasmania Office
Hobart: Early Days: Understanding Behaviour
Wednesday 17 August 2022
About our partnership with Early Days
Early Days provides workshops for parents and other family
members of children aged 0-6 who have an Autism diagnosis
or are awaiting an assessment. A confirmed diagnosis is not
needed to attend.
Learning Outcomes
This workshop helps you to:
» Understand why your child has certain behaviours
» Plan for success
» Support your child
Autism Tasmania Office
Online: Parent Info: Planning for successful transitions
Tuesday 2 August 2022
This FREE workshop explores strategies, resources and services to assist parents, family members and carers to manage and celebrate their child’s key life transitions.
» Starting school, high school, further education, employment, independent living
Autism in Schools (Burnie)
Monday 25 July 2022
This 5-hour interactive and engaging workshop aims to broaden your understanding of autism, boost your confidence in interacting effectively with students on the autism spectrum, and equip you with evidence-based strategies that can be applied within your school. By using developmentally appropriate practices, communicating with & supporting parents, and being aware of community-based resources, teachers can make important contributions to the lives of Autistic children and their families.
Burnie Arts Centre
Autism in Schools (Hobart)
Monday 25 July 2022
This 5-hour interactive and engaging workshop aims to broaden your understanding of autism, boost your confidence in interacting effectively with students on the autism spectrum, and equip you with evidence-based strategies that can be applied within your school. By using developmentally appropriate practices, communicating with & supporting parents, and being aware of community-based resources, teachers can make important contributions to the lives of Autistic children and their families.
The Vibe Hotel
Autism in Schools (Launceston)
Monday 25 July 2022
This 5-hour interactive and engaging workshop aims to broaden your understanding of autism, boost your confidence in interacting effectively with students on the autism spectrum, and equip you with evidence-based strategies that can be applied within your school. By using developmentally appropriate practices, communicating with & supporting parents, and being aware of community-based resources, teachers can make important contributions to the lives of Autistic children and their families.
Autism Tasmania office
Navigating the Autism Therapy Maze (North)
Thursday 30 June 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to become an informed and empowered decision-maker about therapy, understand more about different types of therapy, and know how to decide if a therapy is the right one for your child.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Launceston Office
Welcome to Autism (North)
Wednesday 29 June 2022
This four-hour online workshop helps you to explore the characteristic strengths and challenges of autism, understand more about autism, and learn more about the useful autism resources and supports that are available.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Launceston Office
Early Days: Developing My Child's Toileting Skills (North)
Tuesday 28 June 2022
This one and a half hour workshop helps you to understand why toileting skills can be difficult for a child on the autism spectrum. You'll learn strategies that may help with teaching your child to learn to use the toilet.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Launceston Office
Early Days: Developing My Child's Eating Skills (North)
Tuesday 28 June 2022
This one and a half hour workshop helps you to understand why autistic children may find eating challenging and how to help, while learning strategies for mealtime routines, embracing sensory differences and assisting fussy eaters.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Launceston Office
Understanding Autism (Online)
Friday 24 June 2022
Let's Talk About the "A" Word - Acceptance. This 2-hour workshop is designed as an introduction to autism for anyone interested in gaining an insight into autism. Autism Tasmania works hard to improve outcomes for the Tasmanian Autistic community. Our learning and development workshops effectively grow this understanding and acceptance.
Understanding Autism (Kingston)
Tuesday 3 May 2022
Let's Talk About the "A" Word - Acceptance. This 2-hour workshop is designed as an introduction to autism for anyone interested in gaining an insight into autism. Autism Tasmania works hard to improve outcomes for the Tasmanian Autistic community. Our learning and development workshops effectively grow this understanding and acceptance.
Kingborough Community Hub
Understanding Autism (Devonport)
Thursday 16 June 2022
Let's Talk About the "A" Word - Acceptance. This 2-hour workshop is designed as an introduction to autism for anyone interested in gaining an insight into autism. Autism Tasmania works hard to improve outcomes for the Tasmanian Autistic community. Our learning and development workshops effectively grow this understanding and acceptance.
Paranaple Convention Centre
Navigating the Autism Therapy Maze (North West)
Thursday 9 June 2022
This three-hour workshop helps you to become an informed and empowered decision-maker about therapy, understand more about different types of therapy, and know how to decide if a therapy is the right one for your child.
This free workshop is for parents and family carers of children with an Autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis of autism is not needed. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions.
Autism Tasmania Burnie Office
Understanding Autism (Online)
Thursday 9 June 2022
Let's Talk About the "A" Word - Acceptance. This 2-hour workshop is designed as an introduction to autism for anyone interested in gaining an insight into autism. Autism Tasmania works hard to improve outcomes for the Tasmanian Autistic community. Our learning and development workshops effectively grow this understanding and acceptance.
