Every Autistic Child Deserves to Be Understood
Advancing Autism walks alongside families from the moment of diagnosis offering therapy referrals, parent support, education advocacy, and a community that never makes you feel alone.
Early Diagnosis Support
We help families navigate assessment, understand a new diagnosis, and take the next step with confidence instead of confusion.
Therapy & Intervention Referrals
We connect families to trusted speech, occupational, and behavioural therapists so children get the right support, faster.
Parent & Family Counselling
Raising an autistic child changes a family. We offer counselling and respite so parents and siblings are supported too.
Education Advocacy
We work with schools to secure individualised learning plans and inclusive classrooms so no child is left behind.
Community & Social Groups
Regular meet-ups, peer groups, and family days where autistic children and their siblings can just be themselves.
Life Skills & Independence Training
Practical programs that build communication, daily living, and independence skills for older children and young adults.
Our Programs
Understanding 
Acceptance Inclusion
Early Years Support Programme
From first concerns to formal diagnosis, our team guides families through assessment, therapy referrals, and the first hard conversations, so no parent has to figure it out alone
School & Education Advocacy
We work directly with teachers and school administrators to build individual education plans, sensory-friendly classrooms, and support that helps autistic learners..
Family Respite & Counselling
Caring for an autistic child is a full-time role. Our respite days and family counselling sessions give parents and siblings space to rest, connect, and recharge...
The Difference We Make
Family Support
No family should navigate autism alone. Through home visits, a 24-hour parent helpline, and peer-led support groups, we make sure every family has someone to call on their hardest days.
Education & Therapy Access
We break down the cost and confusion barriers standing between children and the therapy or school support they need because early support changes life outcomes.
Our Team
Autism awareness is at an all-time high, widely discussed by the Medical and Neuropsychological communities, media outlets, concerned parents and society in general. While Autism may appear to be more widespread today than decades ago, experts believe the increase in diagnoses is due to greater awareness of Autism and its very wide spectrum of potential behaviours and symptoms.
Nick Paterson
Support Staff
Alicia Anderson
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Michael Clark
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Stacy Henderson
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