AEIOU News
Local Autistic Artist Shares His Drawings with the World
Mon, 7 Jun 10
After being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 3, Tim\'s mother Judy Sharp was told he would never talk, go to school or have any quality of life and to \'put him away and forget about him\'. But over the last decade, Tim has been expressing himself through a quirky superhero character called Laser Beak Man and is taking the art world by storm.
Queensland Week COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD WINNER
Wed, 2 Jun 10
Dr James Morton, Founder of the AEIOU Foundation and passionate advocate for children with autism has been awarded the 2010 Suncorp Queensland Community Spirit Award for his contribution to the local community as part of Queensland Week.
Abu Dhabi exchange in centre for autism
Tue, 25 May 10
Nathan\'s specialised autism centre, AEIOU - for children with autism will host a special visitor tomorrow when a delegate from Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Mohammed Al Hameli and Michael Hogan, Deputy Director-General for Disability and Community Care Services come to see AEIOU’s renowned autism early intervention program in action.
North West Hospital sponsors AEIOU $15,000
Fri, 7 May 10
Did you know very working hour another child in Australia is diagnosed with autism, affecting an increasing number of families across the country.
Newest centre to help children with autism now open
Wed, 24 Mar 10
After several months of planning and construction, AEIOU – for children with autism\'s first custom designed centre will be officially opened on 29 March by the Hon Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Bill Shorten, Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Children\'s Services at 9.30am at Griffith University (Nathan).
The boy behind the BUBBLES
Fri, 19 Feb 10
As a 2 year old, Isaac Driessen loved being in his own world. His favourite activities were flipping his hands in front of his face, gazing at straight lines and lining up his mothers pegs – but only the blue ones!
Splash around on the Brisbane River and help a good cause
Thu, 18 Feb 10
One of the best ways to raise money for children with autism is to make a splash on the Brisbane River with Paddle for Kids on Sunday 28 February.
