Professional Learning Calendar and Online Bookings

USING VISUALS:

Because people with Autism tend to be visual learners, developing and using appropriate visual supports can assist in the development of communication skills and independence, as well as assist in alleviating challenging behaviour, which is often the result of a communication “breakdown”. This seminar presents basic information on how communication is impacted by Autism. This will be followed by information on selecting, developing and implementing a range of visual supports. Examples across the age span  (Early Childhood - Adult) will be discussed.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS:

Families, carers, educators, allied health professionals, support staff and others living with or working with a person with Autism

OTHER:

• Morning tea included
• Registrations from 8.30am - 9.15am.
• Seminars will commence at 9.30am sharp and finish at 12.00pm.
• Child Care is NOT provided

PARKING:

Parking vouchers will be available at the venue on the day of the seminar.

DEVELOPING PLAY SKILLS:

All children learn through play. Through play they learn to communicate, to move, to understand, to imagine and to socialise. For children with Autism, developing these skills can be even more difficult due to the impact of difficulties in the areas of communication, social relating and repetitive behaviour or restricted interests (The Triad of Impairment). This seminar will explore the typical stages of play development and how play skills develop through different phases or types of play. It will also present ideas on how to support development through these stages and types of play.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS:

Parents, carers, allied health professionals, education professionals and child care workers.

OTHER:

• Afternoon tea included
• Registrations from 12.30pm.
• Seminars will commence at 1.00pm sharp and finish at 3.30pm.
• Child Care is NOT provided

PARKING:

Parking vouchers will be available at the venue on the day of the seminar.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM:

A practical workshop, explaining the nature of Autism; identifying communication, sensory, socialization and behavioural difficulties associated with Autism and how these may present in individual children. Teaching and learning strategies will be explored to support the participation of the child with Autism across early childhood settings. This seminar will also discuss ways of establishing an environment that supports children with Autism.
DATE:   Friday 20th August 2010     TIME:  9.30am - 3.30pm 

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS:

Kindy Teachers, Pre-primary Teachers, Education Assistants, Child Care and related workers

OTHER:

• Morning tea and light lunch included
• Registrations from 8.30am - 9.15am.
• Seminars will commence at 9.30am sharp and finish at 3.30pm.
• Child Care is NOT provided

PARKING:

Parking vouchers will be available at the venue on the day of the seminar.

A SEMINAR WITH PROFESSOR TONY ATTWOOD:

Tony is world renowned for his work with & writings about people with high functioning Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome. He is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Tony works in private practice in Brisbane & is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. Tony has worked with over 2000 individuals of all ages with Asperger's syndrome. He presents engaging workshops for parents, professionals & individuals with Asperger's Syndrome internationally & is a prolific author of scientific papers & books on the subject.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS:

Parents/carers of people with Autism, employment providers, allied health workers, educators.

OTHER:

• Morning tea and light lunch included
• Registrations from 8.30am - 9.15am
• Seminars will commence at 9.30am sharp and finish at 3.30pm
• Child Care is NOT provided

PARKING:

Parking vouchers will be available at the venue on the day of the seminar.

SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM:

Structured teaching based upon the TEACCH approach:  A method developed by Prof. Eric Schopler and colleagues as a  tool to assist people with Autism to understand their environment and engage in activities independently. This workshop will enable you to recognize some of the difficulties that people with Autism experience, and how these difficulties impact upon their ability to engage in day-to-day activities. Strategies and materials to support independent participation will be demonstrated.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS:

Personnel in Education Support settings, Special Needs Teachers, Education Assistants, other specialist support workers or professionals working with children or adults with Autism

OTHER:

• Morning tea and light lunch included
• Registrations from 8.30am -9.15am.
• Seminars will commence at 9.30am sharp and finish at 3.30pm.
• Child Care is NOT provided

PARKING:

Parking vouchers will be available at the venue on the day of the seminar.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM:

A workshop explaining the nature of Autism. The participants will be assisted to identify communication, socialization and behavioural difficulties. The workshop explores teaching and learning strategies and accommodations to meet the needs of the student with Autism at Primary School. Appropriate Positive Behaviour Support strategies for the Primary School setting will be addressed.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS:

Primary School teachers, Special Needs teachers, Learning Support Teachers, Education Assistants, School Leaders

OTHER:

• Morning tea and light lunch included
• Registrations from 8.30am - 9.15am.
• Seminars will commence at 9.30am sharp and finish at 3.30pm.
• Child Care is NOT provided

PARKING:

Parking vouchers will be available at the venue on the day of the seminar.