Autism Trust
Since 1969/70, Apex Clubs around Australia raised more than $200,000 to sponsor research into the causes, prevention and treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Through the Autism Trust, Apex Foundation have provided over $500,000 in support of research to understand the condition and to find a cure. This information will also help to understand the symptoms of those who live with Autism which is vital knowledge for their carers.
Autism is a rare development disability which is characterised by severe problems in communication and behaviour, resulting in relationship difficulties.
The objectives of the Autism Trust is to:
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Sponsor research into the incedences, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of children with Autism
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Sponsor research into the social, educational and recreational requirements of children with Autism
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Encourage, stimulate and aid research in all branches of medical sciences and psychology
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Offer funding to assist in the study and research of Autism
Although there is no known cure for Autism, a growing body of research points to biochecmical error or organic brain disorder with some treatments appearing to be promising. Work must continue and the funding made possible by the Apex Autism Trust is a significant part of Australia's effort to understand and overcome this condition.
This year (2008) two grants were awarded:
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$8,000 to Dr Mark Nielsen and Associate Professor Virginia Slaughter of School of Psychology University of Queensland, for "Synchronic Imitation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Imitation and the Social Deficit Hypothesis". (First photo)
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$7,000 to Jill Ashburner, Principle Research Development Officer of Autism Queensland, for "The Introduction of Keyboarding to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Help or Hindrance?". Present to accept the grant were Penny Beeston (Chief Executive Officer of Autism Queensland), Jill Ashburner and Carolyn Nasser (Senior Occupational Therapy Officer from Department of Education and Training and the Arts). (Second photo)
FUNDS DISBURSED FROM THIS TRUST : 2007/08 $15,000 Total over $600,000
Submissions can be directed to:
Mick Clark C/- Autism Tasmania, P O Box 1552, Launceston Tas 7250
Ph: 03 64231086 Fx: 03 6424 2105 Email to Mick Clark
Downlaod Past Recipients List
Click to access ASPECT Australia website.
Link to Autism Victoria
Link to Australian Advisory Board Autism Spectrum Disorders
