ABOUT CAMP AUTISM INC......
Camp Autism Inc. Was started in 2008 by Mary and Bryan West from AYR, QLD. Bryan himself is on the spectrum as well as their three children.
Although there was a range of respite care for children available they found themselves wondering where they could go as a family for respite/time, nothing was available, and so Camp Autism Inc. was born. In late 2009 discussions took place to find nation wide co ordinators allowing access to Camp Autism Inc. across Australia. Camp Autism allows ASD families the chance to get away and meet others in a safe, understanding and supported environment, free from judgement.
Camp Autism puts parents/carers in touch with other parents/carers in similar situations. We encourage them to share helpful tips and contacts or just a sympathetic ear. We aim to take the stress out of making friends for the children by offering a non confrontational, caring, calm environment where they can interact at their own pace supported by the ones they love and trust most.
Camp Autism is strictly a not for profit organisation, all donations go directly to benefit families.
As a not for profit, volunteer run organization the success of our camps relies on donations and fundraising efforts.
Families are encourged to join in as much or as little as they choose. Activities will vary from camp to camp, and depend heavily on weather, location and donations. Camp Autism offers a stress free enviroment for the whole family of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The camps are a place were children with Autism Spectrum Disorders can meet in a safe and understanding enviroment.
Help create success, friendship and safety for kids with ASDs by establishing social development groups to teach social and communication skills.
Although there was a range of respite care for children available they found themselves wondering where they could go as a family for respite/time, nothing was available, and so Camp Autism Inc. was born. In late 2009 discussions took place to find nation wide co ordinators allowing access to Camp Autism Inc. across Australia. Camp Autism allows ASD families the chance to get away and meet others in a safe, understanding and supported environment, free from judgement.
Camp Autism puts parents/carers in touch with other parents/carers in similar situations. We encourage them to share helpful tips and contacts or just a sympathetic ear. We aim to take the stress out of making friends for the children by offering a non confrontational, caring, calm environment where they can interact at their own pace supported by the ones they love and trust most.
Camp Autism is strictly a not for profit organisation, all donations go directly to benefit families.
As a not for profit, volunteer run organization the success of our camps relies on donations and fundraising efforts.
Families are encourged to join in as much or as little as they choose. Activities will vary from camp to camp, and depend heavily on weather, location and donations. Camp Autism offers a stress free enviroment for the whole family of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The camps are a place were children with Autism Spectrum Disorders can meet in a safe and understanding enviroment.
Help create success, friendship and safety for kids with ASDs by establishing social development groups to teach social and communication skills.