The Autism Association of Western Australia presents
Autism Masterclass with Dr Barry Prizant
PERTH 26-27 JULY 2012
A two-day Masterclass for Educators, Clinicians, Carers and Family Members to enhance support, education and community participation.
Themes:
- Supporting people with autism in everyday settings
- Enabling successful inclusion of Students with Autism
- Dealing with difficult behaviour
An Overview
Dr Barry Prizant is a world renowned academic and practitioner in the field of Autism with more than 40 years experience as a clinician, a consultant, researcher and program consultant.
Dr Prizant has received many honours in his career, including the Princeton University-Eden Foundation fellowship award for career contributions in developing services for persons with Autism (2005); Fellowship in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and the Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association Clinical Achievement Award (on two occasions). He is a co-author/editor of the book Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective (2000), and has published
numerous articles on wide-ranging aspects of Autism.
You Are Invited
To participate in this seminal MASTERCLASS with Dr Barry Prizant, hosted by the Autism Association of Western Australia, a leader in the field of specialist services to people with Autism and their families.
Who Should Attend?
Those with a professional or personal interest in achieving better outcomes for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder e.g. Teachers, School Principals, Clinicians, Therapists, Parents, Health Professionals, Carers, Academics and Service Providers. All will benefit from participation in this outstanding two day event.
Participants Will Learn
Participants of this two-day workshop will learn practical, respectful and innovative ways to best support individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This will include enhancing the individual’s ability to learn in a wide range of settings; creating the conditions for inclusion; improving everyday participation; as well as understanding and preventing “problem behaviours”. . This important Masterclass will further explore ways to design inclusive learning environments and strategies to enhance social participation in education and daily living at home, and in the community.
Limited Places
Please note that there are limited places available for this special event. You will need to book early to secure your place.
Cost
Before May 14, 2012
- Early Bird $500.00
- Autism Association Members and Students $350.00
After May 14, 2012
- Standard $600.00
- Autism Association Members and Students $450.00
Fees include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Students: Must be full time student & provide photocopy of student card with registration.
Members: Must be up to date financial members of the Autism Association of Western Australia.
ALL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST
Venue
The Autism Association of Western Australia will host this exciting two day Master Class at The University Club which is located on campus at The University of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009.
Masterclass Contacts
To register online for this 2 day Masterclass please click here
otherwise print off the registration form below and fax to (08) 9489 8999 or email to Seminars@autism.org.au.
For further information you can also contact us via phone: (08) 9489 8900 or email: Seminars@autism.org.au
