Who Are We?

Asperlutely Autsome Inc is an Adelaide-based not-for-profit organisation. We are a community organisation formed by families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in order to support each other and to reach out to other families facing similar challenges.) Entirely staffed by volunteers, we organise social groups, events and weekends away that are ASD friendly.

We give individuals with ASD the opportunity to build skills, socialise and participate in activities that might otherwise be difficult for them. As families living with ASD ourselves, we know that holidaying and getting out and about in the community can be difficult. Our loved ones can become easily overwhelmed, and members of the public often have negative reactions to challenging behaviours.

We aim to:

• facilitate an environment that is rich in acceptance and diversity
• assist ASD children to develop social skills in a non-judgmental environment
• give whole families time out with other ASD families
• provide opportunities for families to develop support networks
• promote social inclusion
• help everyone feel welcome and accepted.

Lego Clubs

We have Lego Clubs in both the northern and southern suburbs.

Southern Lego Club at Aldinga

Thanks to Communities for Children Onkaparinga and Aldinga Children's Centre, we are able to again offer Lego design sessions for ASD families! Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings are welcome. Numbers are limited - so registration is required. You can register here.

We do ask each child to have a parent present whilst building (coffee and biccies will be served!)

We recommend children be aged between 5-12 (negotiable) and advise CHILDREN UNDER 3 are not permitted to join in with the Lego due to safety restrictions.  They may however stay and play with duplo in another room under the strict supervision of their parents.

When: Fortnightly on Saturday mornings, 10.30am - 12 noon

Where: Aldinga Childrens Centre, Evans Street, Aldinga

Cost: FREE (gold coin donation for tea and coffee)

Northern Lego Club Elizabeth

Thanks to Communities for Children Playford, we are able to again offer Lego design sessions for ASD families! Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings are welcome. Numbers are limited - so registration is required. You can register here.

We do ask each child to have a parent present whilst building (coffee and biccies will be served!)

We recommend children be aged between 5-12 (negotiable) and advise CHILDREN UNDER 3 are not permitted to join in with the Lego due to safety restrictions.  They may however stay and play with duplo in another room under the strict supervision of their parents.

When:    Fortnightly on Saturdays during school term, 10am - 12 pm

Where:    The Platform, Anglicare SA, 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth    

Cost:    FREE 

Fleurieu Lego Club in Goolwa

Thanks to Fleurieu Philanthropy Foundation, we are able to offer fortnightly Lego Club sessions on the Fleurieu Peninsula for Autism Spectrum (AS) families.

This is an AS friendly program, Children on the Autism Spectrum and their siblings & friends take priority place in this program.

We do ask that each child have a parent present whilst building. (Coffee, tea and snack will be served!) 

It is recommended that families with children UNDER the age of 3 are not permitted to join in with the Lego due to safety restrictions.

When:    Fortnightly on Saturday afternoons during school terms, 1pm-2.30pm

Where:    Anglican Church Hall, Crocker Street, Goolwa

Cost:    FREE (gold coin donation welcomed)

The Mix

The Mix is a social skills development program for young people aged 10 to 14 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Do you love Minecraft or maybe dinosaurs, fossils and crystals or Lego?

What is it you want to throw into the Mix?

We can’t wait to have you show us your favourite things!

Touch it, read it, learn it, smell it, feel it, enjoy it!

The Mix provides young people with opportunities to participate in a range of fun activities wile being supported to engage in positive interactions with their peers.

Caregivers are required for some participation and to be onsite whilst sessions are running.

Numbers are limited, so registration is required.

NORTH: Fortnightly on Fridays, 5pm-6.30pm
The Platform, Anglicare SA 
73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth
    
SOUTH: Fortnightly on Thursdays, 5pm-6.30pm
Wardii Youth Centre
13 McKinna Road, Christie Downs

The Mix is supported by Communities for Children Onkaparinga, Onkaparinga Council, Anglicare SA, and Communities for Children Playford.