Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

The purpose of Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is a different brilliant understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum. Its vision is the best opportunities for people on the autism spectrum while its mission is that Aspect works with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, delivering evidenceinformed solutions that are personcentered, familyfocused and customerdriven. Aspect achieves its purpose and works to generate positive outcomes for people on the spectrum by: 1) focusing on the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the spectrum 2) working in partnership with people on the spectrum, their families and their communities 3) working to understand people on the spectrum from their perspective 4) its approach being autismspecific 5) its research focusing on best practice 6) expecting positive change and progress Aspect's activities include information services, diagnostic and assessment services, early intervention, educational services for schoolaged children on the autism spectrum to prepare them for transition to environments that are not autism specific, services for adults on the autism spectrum, and therapy services and behaviour support programs for people on the autism spectrum. A range of support services are provided to families of people on the spectrum. Aspect provides training and consultation with other professionals, people on the autism spectrum and parents on ways of working with people on the autism spectrum. Aspect also undertakes research into autism practice.