Autism Communication Support
Neurodiversity-affirming support focused on communication that works for the person — spoken, AAC or a mix — and on everyday participation.
Our approach
We take a neurodiversity-affirming approach: the goal is communication that is effective and comfortable for the person, not communication that looks a particular way. We follow the person’s interests and lead, respect all forms of communication, and never work on masking or suppressing autistic traits.
What support can look like
- Building and honouring a reliable way to communicate — spoken language, AAC (from picture systems to speech-generating devices), gesture, or a mix
- Understanding and using language for the things that matter to the person
- Social communication on the person’s terms — connecting, playing, self-advocating
- Regulation, sensory and daily-living skills (with our OTs) alongside communication
- Coaching families and educators, and helping set up an accessible environment
Getting started
You do not need a diagnosis to begin — support targets the specific things a person is finding hard. Where a diagnostic assessment is underway, we are glad to work in parallel and share what we observe with your team. Speech pathology and OT plan jointly where a person sees both.
Common Questions
Still not sure? Call the clinic on 0493 719 759 and we'll talk it through.
Do you do social skills groups?
We focus on communication and connection that work for the autistic person, rather than training a set of “social skills” to a neurotypical standard. Group work, when offered, is built around that principle.
Is AAC only a last resort?
No. Access to AAC supports spoken language development rather than replacing it, and everyone deserves a robust way to communicate now — not after a wait to see if speech comes.