Melbourne’s West ASD Network is a wonderful group of over 1000 parents and carers of Autistic children living in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Caring for children on the autism spectrum can be very challenging, so having a support network of likeminded people to share the often difficult journey is crucial and very rewarding.
Autism is a complex neuro-behavioural condition that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviours. This often means that our children are excluded from parties, friendship groups and participating in day-to-day activities that other children enjoy and experience everyday.
MWASD Network has created an amazing, supportive community with all of our families having the opportunity to attend our events, dinners, Kids Club, fundraisers, teens group and our annual Christmas Party. Many great friendships have been made between the parents and the kids and we are so proud of the community that has evolved.