tubbyorca Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 hello friends! While I myself am actually from Perth , I have been away for well over 12 years. Now, I am coming home, but my concern are the services and schools for primary school children on the spectrum. My little guy is 8, autistic, and is currently attending a school for children on the spectrum. We also get an hour's occupational and speech a week funded by the state. What would your recommendations be for schools in Northern Perth[ Quinns Rocks area]? Where do I even start this process?and when? do I wait, do I do it now? If so, could I authorize my father, his grandfather ,to get the ball rolling? Please don't by shy, come say Hi, and looking forward to getting to know everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have a friend whose son has sever Autism and to be honest she seems to have to fight for any funding on a regular basis, so my guess is that you will need to apply for funding when you arrive for any services. I can't help with a recommendation for a school in the North. Other than looking and for a school, I would probably do that yourself (with no disrespect for your dad), but you'll know the feel of the place and if your son would be ok there. You will need an address in the catchment area to enrol in any school. I'm guessing the school will also need to see any statements etc., for your son. Good luck with the move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Until your child is enrolled in a school, you cannot apply for funds to support your child at the school, as the school has to be involved in the application. It can be a long drawn out process for some reason, so be prepared for a wait. https://www.education.wa.edu.au/web/at-school/supporting-childrens-learning/children-with-special-learning-needs. This is the link to the Dept of Education information. https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/content/how-we-help-0?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0b_QBRCeARIsAFntQ9ou8ZdyZMWskiTjo9sx2WPPJqdo2FtV-DiWuj2eJKDTmIF424_W2Q4aAsRTEALw_wcB Info here about an organisation that supports children with Autism. I am not aware of any specific schools that cater just for children on the Autism Spectrum. Most students seem to be assimilated into mainstream schools, except in severe cases where they attend a special education school that caters for all disabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abey1 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I work for a disability care services company and most of our clients have studied at Gladys Newton school NOR. They are all with mild and severe autistic conditions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartchisholm Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 John Butler primary College has a learning support hub. Loads of experience on staff. Close to Quinn's. Depending on the assessment how much support you will get. This can also take time. So better to go to schools with the capacity in place to support your child before funding is secured such as this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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