AUSTRALIAN ADVISORY BOARD ON AUTISM
The Australian Advisory Board on Autism is the national peak body representing people with autism, their families, carers and helpers. Through its members, the Advisory Board represents over 12,000 people on the autism spectrum and who are members of, or who obtain services from, the Advisory Board’s member organisations. There are many more people who are on the autism spectrum (often accompanying other conditions) but whose needs are met either privately or through other disability programs.
WHAT WE DO
The focus of the Advisory Board is working with governments to develop appropriate policies for people with autism, their families and carers, disseminating information about autism and working with the Australian autism community to build skills.
WHO WE ARE
Chairperson
Jacqui Borland
Deputy Chair
Dr Lauren Taylor
Treasurer and Company Secretary
Helen Graham
APAC Representative
Dr Lauren Taylor
Directors
Jacqui Borland, Aspect
Dr Lauren Taylor, Autism Association of WA
Helen Graham, Autism SA
Frances Scodellaro, Autism QLD
David Tonge, Amaze
Prof Robyn Young, Flinders University
Prof Alison Lane, La Trobe University
Information about autism is available from the websites of the Advisory Board's member organisations:
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)