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FREE WEBINARS FOR FAMILIES IN REGIONAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Living in a regional area does not mean you are isolated from the services that the Autism Association of Western Australia has to offer.

Once a month our qualified clinicians will run hour long webinars covering a variety of topics related to raising your child with Autism. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The term webinar is short for Web-based Seminar, a presentation that is transmitted over the Web.  Presenters speak over a telephone line, while pointing out information being presented on the computer screen.  Families can watch the webinar from their own computer over the internet* and use their telephone to listen to the presenter at the same time.

Webinars may involve time for Q&A and resources available to download and use at home.

Webinars are run via Redback Conferencing technology www.redbackconferencing.com.au

Transitioning at school

KEY AIMS

Following this one-hour webinar you will:

• Understand the needs of your child when transitioning into a new grade at school
• Learn how to support your child’s transition into a new school year
• Gain tips on how to work with your child’s school effectively to support these changes

FURTHER INFORMATION

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar, but please note there is only a small amount of time allocated to answering questions.  Contact details of the presenter will be provided at the end of the webinar if you require further information.  In some instances, participants may be emailed information prior to the day to download and read in preparation for the webinar.

A copy of the webinar will be sent to you once the webinar has been completed, along with any links to information from the presenter.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS:

Families of children with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder, living in a regional area of Western Australia. (Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid-West, Goldfields-Esperance, Great Southern, Wheatbelt or South West).

OTHER:

*System requirements to access webinar:

• Windows: XP/2000/Vista or Mac: OS X/LINUX/UNIX
• Broadband internet connection
• Flash player installed on computer
• Telephone connection

Please note that webinar may be recorded and used for future training purposes by the Autism Association of Western Australia.  Only first names will be used in the recording and no other personal information will be distributed to the public.

Once registered you will be sent an email 2 days before the webinar, with your link and passcode to access the webinar on the day.

KEY AIMS

Following this one-day seminar you will:

• Have an increased awareness of ways that Autism presents
• Have an increased awareness of the range of characteristics within the Autism Spectrum
• Have an increased ability to identify the communication, socialization and behavioural difficulties in children with Autism
• Have greater awareness of ways to work more effectively within the Early Childhood environment
• Have greater understanding of the use of visual supports
• Be more informed on ways of developing play skills in children with Autism
• Be more informed on Positive Behaviour Support strategies appropriate to Early Childhood settings

FURTHER INFORMATION

Participants will be assisted to make the connection between theory and practice to enhance their ability to work with children with Autism. This seminar promotes self-reflection and consideration of one’s own communication style and behaviours while working with children with Autism. The
seminar will be presented using a combination of direct instruction, small group work and video presentation.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS

People working in Early Childhood settings with children up to 6 years old, including Teachers and Education Assistants.

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

SPECIAL OFFER:

Everyone attending this seminar will receive a copy of one of our very popular publications: Autism in The Classroom: A Resource Kit for Teachers of students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

VENUE:

The Boulevard Centre
Cambridge Library Building
99 The Boulevard
Floreat WA 6014