DOWN SYNDROME WA

Down Syndrome WA
Suite 3, Peer House, 2 Canning Highway, SOUTH PERTH
Post Office Box 338, BENTLEY WA 6982

Phone: (08) 9368 4002
Toll free: 1800 623544
Fax: 9368 4006
Email:  dsawa@upnaway.com
Website: www.dsawa.asn.au

Local contacts:

Email: wradford@modnet.com.au   

AIDAN'S PLACE INC

Aiden's Place Inc is a not for profit organisation in Geraldton.  

Their aim is to provide comprehensive services for children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Delays.

15 Bayly Street, Geraldton (St Patricks College)
Phone: 9964 8834
Email: info@aidansplace.org.au

Various programs are available at Aidan's Place during the school terms.

TERM 2 SCHEDULE:

Shooting Stars Playgroup

Time: Mondays 9.30am - 11.15am
Dates: Starting 3rd May
Cost: $50 per term
Facilitator: Julie Baker
This Playgroup will have the usual family interaction and involvement but also has the benefit of planned activities and a facilitator to assist children to participate in these activities including dramatic play, books and language, fine motor play, explorative play, construction and outdoor play.

 

Laugh and Learn with Louisa:

Time: Tuesdays 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Dates: Starting 27th April 2010 (week 2 of term)
Cost: $50 per term
Facilitator: Louisa Franchischini
This group aims to assist in the development of social skills through games, fun and laughter!  The children practice the rules of well known games and have fun in a structured and secure environment.

Up and Comers Group:

Times: Thursdays 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Dates: Starting 29th April
Cost: $80 per term
Facilitator: Sarah Prickett
This group aims to provide recreational and socialisation opportunities for students aged 7 - 12 with Austism Spectrum Disorder of Developmental Disabilities.  This group contains some sensory based activities each week.

My Time Support Groups: For parents, grandparents and guardians.

Times: Fridays 9.30am - 11.30
Dates: Starting 23rd April
Cost: Free
Facilitator: Jeana Sullivan
My Time groups provide a casual atmosphere for anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic illness to socialise and share ideas with others in a similar situation. 

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