Aspect Schools
Service Description
Aspect operates nine independent schools in NSW, one in South Australia and over 100 satellite classrooms within mainstream schools. They also operate a distance education program in NSW and South Australia (SA program is available from April 2026). Together, these services support over 1,000 autistic students each year, in both a primary and high school setting. Aspect schools provide autism-specific learning environments with small class sizes and specialist staff. Every class led by a teacher and supported by a teacher aide. The focus is on building independence, confidence and skills that enable students to succeed in learning and participate in the wider community.
http://www.aspect.org.au/school/aspect-schools
Facebook @AutismSpectrumAustralia
Level 5, Tower B, The Zenith, 821 Pacific Highway
Chatswood, NSW, 2067
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Prospective students must have the following: A current diagnosis from a specialist medical practitioner or clinical psychologist, which is not more than 12 months old; and a current standardised cognitive or developmental assessment (e.g. IQ Testing, Griffiths, WISC-IV, WPPSI-III, Stanford Binet V), which is not more than two years old.
Service Fees
A student's placement is partially funded by the state and federal governments.These contributions do not cover all the costs. School fees apply to the balance.
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter May Be Arranged
Disability Access
Yes
Organisational Information
Area Served
NSW
Parent Organisation
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia)
Postal Address
PO Box 697
Chatswood
NSW
2057
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
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Last Updated: 22 January 2026