Autism Abilities

Autism Abilities At Autism Abilities, we believe in empowering autistic individuals to live life well. Make a referral now and take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow!

Empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well with expert therapy, positive behaviour support, transformative workshops and skilled support workers. Our expert team provides Allied Health Services, including Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology, Positive Behaviour Support, Support Workers as well as transformative, impactful workshops, education, and training for autistic indivi

duals, their loved ones, and the community. Together, we embrace neurodiversity and create a future where everyone thrives.

Meet the Team Friday – Angbeen WasifSay hi to Angbeen! She loves cosy cloudy days, cooking her favourite meals, and enjo...
15/08/2025

Meet the Team Friday – Angbeen Wasif

Say hi to Angbeen! She loves cosy cloudy days, cooking her favourite meals, and enjoying movie nights with her kids ☁️🍲🎬
Her warm and caring nature makes everyone feel right at home.

Angbeen has immediate capacity!

Place a referral today via our website
👉 https://autismabilities.com.au/make-a-referral

Why does my child cover their ears, avoid certain clothes, or constantly move? 🤔These behaviours can be confusing, but t...
13/08/2025

Why does my child cover their ears, avoid certain clothes, or constantly move? 🤔

These behaviours can be confusing, but they often make perfect sense once we understand sensory processing.

Our latest blog features Occupational Therapist Vania, sharing how OTs work alongside autistic individuals to build comfort, confidence, and participation across all settings.

💬 Whether you’re a parent, carer, educator, or therapist – this is must-read.

In this first post of our Sensory Series, we explore:
🔹 What sensory processing is
🔹 How sensory preferences shape a child’s daily life
🔹 How Occupational Therapy can support comfort, confidence, and participation

This is the first post in our Sensory Series, where we’ll dive deeper into each of the eight sensory systems and share real-world strategies to support your child at home, school, and in the community.

🔗 Read the full post here: autismabilities.com.au/our-blog

Meet the Team Friday – Cheryl GanCheryl is our Senior Speech Pathologist!She loves working out, playing games on her Nin...
08/08/2025

Meet the Team Friday – Cheryl Gan

Cheryl is our Senior Speech Pathologist!
She loves working out, playing games on her Nintendo Switch, and watching Netflix 🎮💪📺
Cheryl brings energy, empathy, and expertise to our team!

🌟 Little Footsteps, Big Future 🌟Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day A speci...
04/08/2025

🌟 Little Footsteps, Big Future 🌟

Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
A special day to recognise the strength, culture, and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

This year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme is
Little Footsteps, Big Future.
This theme honours the journeys our children take as
they grow - each step guided by culture, community and connection to Country.

We invite you to join us in recognising the importance of nurturing children’s voices
and dreams.
Together, we can support a future where every child walks strong in
their identity and is empowered to shape their own path.

At Autism Abilities, we believe every child deserves to walk proudly into their future, supported, valued, and heard. 💛🖤❤️

Meet the Team Friday – Claire KilnerClaire is the Founder and CEO of Autism Abilities, and the driving force behind ever...
01/08/2025

Meet the Team Friday – Claire Kilner

Claire is the Founder and CEO of Autism Abilities, and the driving force behind everything we do 💙
Her vision? A world where neurodiversity is embraced, and every individual receives the support they deserve.

She loves spending time with her family, going on nature walks with her dog, and solving cryptic crosswords 🐶🌳🧩

Claire brings warmth, wisdom, and vision to everything we do at Autism Abilities!

💬 “Extremely sincere and earnest” — we’re so grateful for this kind feedback about Vania’s dedication and care 💙 Her com...
28/07/2025

💬 “Extremely sincere and earnest” — we’re so grateful for this kind feedback about Vania’s dedication and care 💙 Her commitment to supporting clients is what makes her such a valued part of the Autism Abilities team.
Want to work with one of our amazing Occupational Therapists?
🔗 Make a referral today: autismabilities.com.au/make-a-referral

Meet the Team Friday – Brooke PatonBrooke is one of our incredible Senior PBS Practitioners, with over 25 years of exper...
25/07/2025

Meet the Team Friday – Brooke Paton

Brooke is one of our incredible Senior PBS Practitioners, with over 25 years of experience supporting autistic individuals and their families.

She loves solving puzzles, reading as many books as she can, and listening to music 📚🎵 — and she brings that same creativity and calm into every session.

We’re so proud to have Brooke on our team 💙



LEARNING TOGETHER: AAC IN ACTIONOur PBS and Allied Health teams came together for a group supervision session focused on...
23/07/2025

LEARNING TOGETHER: AAC IN ACTION
Our PBS and Allied Health teams came together for a group supervision session focused on AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication), led by our incredible Senior Speech Pathologist, Cheryl.
These sessions are a great opportunity for us to collaborate, reflect, and build our skills — all to better support communication for the individuals and families we work with 💙

Meet the Team Friday – Yuho OkitaYuho is our Allied Health Services Manager!He enjoys relaxing in the sauna or spa, read...
18/07/2025

Meet the Team Friday – Yuho Okita

Yuho is our Allied Health Services Manager!
He enjoys relaxing in the sauna or spa, reading manga, and singing his heart out with karaoke! 🎤🧖‍♂️📖
He brings passion and fun to everything he does.

🧠🌈 Words Matter: Let’s Talk About Autism Respectfully!Knowing the right language helps build understanding, respect, and...
14/07/2025

🧠🌈 Words Matter: Let’s Talk About Autism Respectfully!
Knowing the right language helps build understanding, respect, and inclusivity. Here’s a quick guide to help you talk about autism in ways that affirm and support the autistic community. 💬💙

Meet the Team Friday – Dr Rucha JoshiSay hello to Dr Rucha, our PBS Clinical Lead! 🎶☕She loves music, a good coffee, and...
10/07/2025

Meet the Team Friday – Dr Rucha Joshi

Say hello to Dr Rucha, our PBS Clinical Lead! 🎶☕
She loves music, a good coffee, and spending quality time with her children. We're so grateful for her leadership and warmth 💙

NAIDOC Week 2025 | 6–13 JulyThe Next Generation: Strength, Vision & LegacyAt Autism Abilities, we proudly celebrate NAID...
06/07/2025

NAIDOC Week 2025 | 6–13 July
The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

At Autism Abilities, we proudly celebrate NAIDOC Week by honouring the enduring strength, deep cultural wisdom, and visionary leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year's theme invites us all to reflect on the legacy passed down through generations — and how we can support the next generation to thrive with pride in their identity, voice, and power.
We stand alongside First Nations peoples, including those with disability and neurodivergence, in building a future grounded in inclusion, respect, and strength.
🖤💛❤️
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we work and live on, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Brunswick West, VIC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+61481112928

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