INTERESTED IN AUTISM
Do you want some accurate, information and comment for a news story? Are you a student seeking information for an assignment?
Autism Victoria aims to raise awareness of the complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorders by providing information and access to personal experiences.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Mark Haddon
This wonderful novel about a teenager with Asperger Syndrome is on the 2005 VCE English study list. Autism Victoria staff have prepared a package containing information for students studying this book. The package includes
- Information describing Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and guidelines to help you better understand and help people who have Asperger Syndrome
- A list of books and movies about Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Commentary and reviews about the book
The package can be viewed and downloaded as a pdf document here.
Media
Do you want some accurate, information and comment for a news story?
The way the media represents Autism Spectrum Disorder is important to the way the community views it, and therefore to the way it is resourced and supported.
Autism Victoria aims to raise awareness of the complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorders. We do this by providing journalists with information about real people and their circumstances.
We encourage the media to learn more about what can be done to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families and carers live better lives and to fairly and accurately represent their situation.
Students
For many secondary and tertiary students, the information on our web site is detailed enough to help with your assignments and essays about Autism Spectrum Disorder. If preferred, we are able to send you a printed or hard copy of our information packages on either Autism or Asperger Syndrome. Please send a stamped, envelope to:
Autism Victoria
PO Box 374
CARLTON VIC 3053
Please include a note as to which information pack or sheet you require and our office will forward the appropriate materials by return mail. Our information packages are specific to the service network in Victoria.
Tertiary students are welcome to visit our office Carlton to examine our library, catalogue and journal holdings. Please note that we are not able to conduct journal or literature searches or provide detailed guidance as to suitable books. Library materials can only be borrowed if you are a current member.