03 March
10:00am - 12:00pm
This session provides information on how people with Autism can access the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA. When: Wednesday, 3rd March 2021, 10.00am to 12.00pm Where: Online (a link will be emailed to you prior to event) Intended Participants: Families, adults and community members interested in learning about the NDIS. Is this session fully Booked? Email Autism.Advisor@autism.org.au to be added to the wait list and we will contact you if a space becomes available.
04 March
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Free workshop for Community Health and Family Professionals (Community Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Allied Health Professional, Local Coordinators, NDIS Planners, Childcare Workers, and Teachers) What are the early indicators of Autism? What role can parents and people who work with children play in supporting early diagnosis and intervention? An estimated 1 in 100 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder, however a majority are not diagnosed until they are three years old – more than a year after they can be…
04 March
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Please note that we require a minimum of 8 registrations for this workshop to go ahead. The Early Days Workshops are provided free to families and carers (unpaid) of children aged 0 to 6 years with (or who may have) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We recommend attending an introductory session such Early Days: My Child and Autism prior to attending other topics. What this workshop offers: Understanding why everyday self-care skills can be hard for a child with ASD. Teaching strategies for…
04 March
6:00pm - 7:30pm
The teenage years come with many pressures and challenges. Because of this, anxiety is something that affects all young people at some point. Did you know that Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring symptoms in young people with Autism?
12 March
9:30am - 11:00am
Play is an important part of childhood, but we know that Autism can affect the development of skills needed for play. For this reason, play is one of the core intervention domains of First Steps for Autism therapy—not only learning through play but learning to play!
16 March
9:30am - 11:00am
With World Autism Awareness day fast approaching, learn how to implement the Autism Heroes Program in your school! In preparation for World Autism Awareness Day 2021, join us for a free 2 hour professional development session to learn about our Autism Heroes Peer Awareness program and how to implement it in your school. All participants will: be introduced to this exciting program learn how to implement the Autism Heroes program in their School this Autism Awareness month receive a free…
16 March
5:30pm - 7:00pm
With World Autism Awareness day fast approaching, learn how to implement the Autism Heroes Program in your school! In preparation for World Autism Awareness Day 2021, join us for a free 1.5 hour professional development session presented online via Zoom to learn about our Autism Heroes Peer Awareness program and how to implement it in your school. All participants will: be introduced to this exciting program learn how to implement the Autism Heroes program in their School this Autism Awareness…
17 March - 24 March
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Please note, this workshop will occur across two sessions, attendance at both is recommended. Part one: 17/03/2021, 6.00pm to 9.00pm Part two: 24/03/2021, 6.00pm to 9.00pm The Early Days Workshops are provided free to families and carers (unpaid) of children aged 0 to 6 years with (or who may have) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We recommend attending an introductory session such Early Days: My Child and Autism prior to attending other topics. The Early Days Understanding Behaviour workshop focuses on helping parents…
26 March
9:00am - 4:30pm
Every child with Autism has unique abilities, characteristics and challenges. Students with Autism may have different ways of learning, thinking and managing their emotions. We welcome Teachers, Education Assistants and Learning Support Coordinators to join us for a collaborative workshop where together we will: Apply an Autism framework for thinking about strengths and challenges Explore key strategies for supporting students with Autism Intended Participants: People working in Primary School settings including: Primary School Teachers, Education Assistants, Education Support Teachers, Learning…
29 March
10:00am - 11:00am
Recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism aged 2 to 12 years. Food is an essential part of living and socialising; it forms the building blocks of the human body and it helps us to form meaningful connections through the enjoyment of a shared meal. For children with Autism having diet variety for adequate nutrition can be a real challenge for many reasons, and taking part in mealtime experiences with others may affected. Join our *TASTEE team to…