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Autism Spectrum Family Support Group
The Macarthur Autism Spectrum Family Support Group was set up at the request of parents who attended a meeting during Autism Awareness month - May 2009 - dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders.

One of the parents said: “The need for a support group is definitely evident here in Campbelltown." The many parents who att ended the meeting decided to meet on a monthly basis every second Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at MDS Head Office. The Group does not meet during School Holiday periods.

This Support Group provides an opportunity for parents to share their experiences and knowledge, organise social and informati on acti viti es, lobby for more services where needed and learn about services and support available for families and children.

The group is open to all parents and family members of children with any of the auti sm spectrum disorders, including aspergers syndrome. We invite other parents, those with school and preschool age children to join this support group as it will provide informati on about a variety of services, access to experts in the field, a link to other families and parents as well as social activities inthe future.

For more information, please contact Patrick Vasquez on 4621 8400, our Community Development Worker.
Next Meeting: November 10, 2009

Next Meeting: November 10.
Guest Speaker: Anglicare Respite Services.

  • What is respite?
  • How to access respite?
  • Who are the providers in the Macarthur area?
  November 10 Meeting
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  Autism Spectrum Family Support Group
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