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Lugarno Lions Club

Lions Club of Lugarno Inc.
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    Autism

Lions Autism Project

Autism is just one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), lifelong developmental disabilities characterised by marked difficulties in social interaction, impaired communication, restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours and sensory sensitivities.

The word ‘spectrum’ is used because the range and severity of the difficulties people with an ASD experience can vary widely. ASDs include Autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), which is also known as atypical autism. Sometimes the word “autism” is used to refer to all ASDs.

Research shows that about 1 in 100 children, almost 230 000 Australians, have an ASD and that it is more prevalent in boys than girls. The effects of an ASD can often be minimised by early diagnosis and with the right interventions, many children and adults with an ASD show marked improvements.

Why Lions

Autism came to the attention of the Lugarno Lions when the grand-daughter of a Lion was diagnosed with autism at 2 years of age. The cost of helping this young child was crippling for a young family, so the Lions decided something had to be done. And so the journey began.

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Does early intervention work?

The very short answer is YES. There is growing well researched evidence that clearly shows the benefits of early intervention. The reality is that many children with Autism who are exposed to early intervention therapies enter mainstream schooling successfully. Want more proof?

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Why Autism?

There are many deserving causes, each one crying out for help. As Lions we recognise we cannot solve all the World’s problems – so we are taking them one at a time. Our focus is clearly on autism, and once autism is being well managed we Lions will choose our next challenge. And so it goes.

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Don't listen to us! Listen to them ...

There is plenty of information available on the internet – we will provide links to those that impress us the most. We have also received unsolicited letters from families who live with ASD; they are also reproduced

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Why Pre-Schoolers?

The answer is deceptively simple.  Evidenced-based practice research has concluded strongly that, subject to the functioning of each individual child, early intervention for children aged five years and under with a disability such as autism can greatly improve a child’s chances of leading a normal lifestyle.  READ THAT AGAIN – SLOWLY THIS TIME BECAUSE IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT

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Archives

Want to see the devil in the detail? Click here to take a look in our archives to see how a small bunch of Lions Club members got this far. It’s just proof that you can make a start and make a difference.

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Key Stories

  • Government announces $1bn for NDIS (Apr 2012)

  • PM announces $31m CRC autism study (Feb 2013)

  • CRC autism study program details

  • Autism Community Network office opens in Narwee

  • Kids Communicate iPad project (Jun 2013)

  • United Nations World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April 2014)

Autism Websites we find really Useful

  • General Govt info on Social Services

  • Specific Govt info on Early Intervention

  • Aspect, a service provider for autism

  • Autism Awareness, a NFP education and advocacy organization

  • Govt’s Autism Cooperative Research Centre

  • Therapeutic games for autistic children

  • A US-based list of 10 favorite Autism Apps for individuals with ASD

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Lions Club of Lugarno Inc. PO Box 97, Riverwood NSW 2210

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