Avalon (Autism Parental Support & Respite Services)Registered

The association's objects are: A) SUPPORT PARENTS/GUARDIANS/FAMILY WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AUTISM OR THOSE WHO MAY BE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DIAGNOSED AS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, BY: 1. PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM, REFERRAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE INCLUDING WHAT TO EXPECT TO DURING THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS. 2. PROVIDE ACCESS TO AND SIGNPOST TO APPROPRIATE FORMAL AND INFORMAL AUTISM DIAGNOSIS SERVICES (BY REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS) ENSURING THAT PARENTS/GUARDIANS/FAMILY CAN IDENTIFY THE NEED FOR ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND EARLY INTERVENTIONS. B) PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESPITE SERVICES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS/FAMILY OF INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM TO INCREASE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL BEING.