Aspect schools are funded in part by the NSW Department of Education and Training, which has specific criteria for placement. To be eligible for placement in one of Aspect’s schools, children must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and need to:

• have a current medical diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder
• have a current psychological assessment of cognitive ability
• be between the ages of 4 and 16 years

Applications for enrolment are assessed and approved by an independent Eligibility Committee. Requests for applications and referrals to schools may be made either by parents or by service providers in consultation with parents. Membership of Aspect is not a requirement for eligibility.

“Application for Enrolment” forms may be obtained by contacting the Aspect Centre for Western Sydney, your nearest school or the Autism Information Line (see the back page of this brochure for phone numbers).