Reference List of Professionals

Autism Asperger ACT have compiled a list of professionals that would be able to help families with issues that arise in regard to Asperger Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For instance Pediatricians, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Sensory Integration Programs, consultancy and education services - in Canberra and surrounding NSW.

For further listings see Australian Government Dept. Health and Ageing
- Contact Details for Intervention services for children with autism and their families in Australia

Listings are not be an endorsement of that professional - only a handy reference for families.

If you know of someone who would like to be listed please send contact details via aspergersyndrome_act@assn.org.au or autismact@homemail.com.au

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• Abbey Vidondaraja, ph: 0410-629-634, abbey_v@gmx.de
  • Key Directions: Education and Counselling services.
  • ACT Case Manager, for Intervention Services for Autism & Developmental Delay.
    
    
• Deanne Michaels, ph: 02 62910425, deanne_michaels@bigpond.com
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Consultancy and Support Service www.programs4asd.com.au
    
    
• Diana Roe & Associates, ph: 02 6288 6856
  • Psychologist
    
    
• Gay von Ess, ph: 0413-776-922, autism@gvoness.com
  • Autism Consultant and Special Educator www.gvoness.com/
  • Consultant-in-Training, for RDI (Relationship Development Intervention).
    
    
• Sheila Norman, ph: 02 62991218
  • Children’s Occupational Therapist with a special interest in ASD.
    
    
• Cool Kids Anxiety Program is run through the University of Canberra Psychology Clinic.
  • If you would like more information about the program please call 02 6201 2883 or go to http://www.canberra.edu.au/schools/health-sciences/psychology/the_uc_psychology_clinic
    
    
• Margaret O'Donovan Continence Physiotherapist
  Ethos House, 28 Ainslie Ave, Canberra City 02 6248 5066 or go to www.bedwettingcured.com.au
  
  
• Holly Edworthy Art Therapist
  041 999 8142 holly.edworthy@iinet.net.au
  Located at the Art X-Change- on the corner of Childers Street and Barry Drive in the centre of Civic (next to The ANU Food Co-op and The Canberra Dance Theatre).
  Art Therapy can be used with a wide variety of people; with disabilities, mental health issues, people who may prefer a visual language to express themselves and more. Art training is not required only expression.