Autism West / Spectrum Space

Love the activities there. I used to go to Fremantle and I know the Staff Members are friendly to me. And I am enjoying the group they made in Rockingham also. BTW this is y real account.

Love the activities there. I used to go to Fremantle and I know the Staff Members are friendly to me. And I am enjoying the group they made in Rockingham also.

As an autistic person, i am disappointed that i have to make this review. A few months ago, i attended one of these social groups. However, the person whom was running this group seemed to have little respect and/or experience for working with autistic youth. I was repeatedly mocked by this person and they behaved in an unprofessional manner, and yet, this organization asks for a fee of well over $300 a month, of which NDIS can only pay little of.

I understand that this organization is not funded by the government and relies on these fees. However, this is no excuse. I have attended similar social groups for minorities, such as LGBT+, which rely solely on volunteer work and community donations. Stats show that autistic people are more likely to be unemployed, therefore this ridiculous amount might as well be discrimination.

Another factor that was very disappointing to me, is that no one on their board of directors appears to be on the autism spectrum, which furthermore, only suggests no autistic people are involved in making these decisions.

And no, i will not be attending the "other" groups as the person on the phone line suggested, nor will i be recommending this organization to anyone, autistic or not, until you check your staff's qualifications. And perhaps, changing the language you use on your website. I am autistic, not a person "with" autism!

AW is an amazing support centre. The programs they run are really progressive. Also have a look at the TOBY app it is a great therapy tool.

Its a great place for high functional autistic youth to have socialize and have fun.
Am glad I found this place for my son