ASAN AU – Autistic Self Advocacy Network Australia – is affiliated with ASAN

ASAN AU is run by Australian Autistic adults who have been involved self- advocacy for a number of years and invites membership from Autistic and Asperger youth and adults who wish to receive support to engage in self-advocacy.

ASAN AU understands the following:
Autistic citizens are capable of contributing to society and enriching the lives of their families and communities.

While Australian society provides supports and accommodations for many of its citizens, there is little understanding of the specific needs of Autistic children and adults.

Autistic adults are entitled to involvement in the planning of services to be used by themselves and their peers. Inclusive and equitable services can only be developed when stakeholders contribute positively towards promoting their own wellbeing and connectedness to society.

Autistic adults want recognition of the fact that autism is a life long condition that impacts both positively and negatively upon a person’s ability to function in society.

Autistic adults recognise that a proactive stance means that thousands of children and young people will inherit a more effective system and a more understanding community and that our strengths talents and efforts will be recognised alongside those of our peers.

Autistic adults may need support in the following areas:
Communication, Cultural Identity, Accommodation, Crisis Management, Healthcare, Education, Criminal Justice, Advocacy, Employment, Socialisation and moving successfully through developmental stages. 

Autistic Adults live in the Australian community and enhance the lives of others through their roles as sons and daughters, siblings, partners, parents, workers, artists, activists, scientists, teachers and quite simply as fellow human beings.