In addition to the community events below, we run workshops and seminars, based on up-to-date and peer-reviewed research for teachers, other professionals and families. Visit our Workshops and Seminars page to learn more.
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27 April
9:30am - 2:30pm
No cost
Early Days – Understanding Behaviour | East Fremantle | 27/04/2019
Please note that we require a minimum of 8 registrations for this workshop to go ahead. The Early Days Understanding Behaviour workshop focuses on helping parents and carers (unpaid) manage difficult behaviour in children aged 0 to 6 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Families of children with an ASD often report high levels of stress and difficult behaviour can be one reason for this. Difficult behaviour can also interfere with the child’s development and learning. This workshop will cover the following topics: Understanding your child’s behaviour. Teaching your child a new,…
07 May
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$75.00 - $100.00
Emotional Regulation – an Introduction to Dealing with Difficult Emotions | Shenton Park | 07/05/2019
In this workshop, participants will explore several approaches to support children to better understand and regulate their emotions. Several tools such as the “incredible 5 point scale” and “the zones of regulation” will be introduced along with practical strategies for calming and regulation. Recommended for parents and carers of children aged 7 to 18 years. Registrations for Families Accessing our Services: For families accessing Therapy Services with Autism Association you may be able to use your therapy funding to…
11 May
9:30am - 2:30pm
No cost
Early Days My Child & Autism – Dads Workshop | Shenton Park | 11/05/2019 |
The Early Days Workshops are provided free to families and carers of children aged 0 to 6 years with (or who may have) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The My Child & Autism workshop is facilitated by staff from the Autism Association of Western Australia. This workshop will be targeted at fathers and will cover the following topics: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What ASD looks like for your child and your family. How you can make a difference. Navigating Early Intervention and…
14 May
6:00pm - 8:00pm
$75.00 - $100
ASD and Me – Explaining Autism to your Child | Shenton Park | 14/05/2019
There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ time to discuss your child’s diagnosis with them. Your family situation and your child’s personality, abilities and social awareness may all impact on when and how to begin to explain your child’s diagnosis to them. Questions that we explore include: “Why tell my child about their diagnosis?”, “When to tell?”, “What to tell?", “What words to use?”, and “Who tells?” Several resources will also be introduced that can assist and guide you, and provide…
16 May
6:00pm - 8:00pm
No cost
Getting to know the NDIS – Workshop | Joondalup | 16/05/2019
Intended Participants: Individuals with Disabilities, Community Organisations, Childcare, Support Workers, Carers & Families. This information session is for people of all ages and all disabilities. The Autism Association of Western Australia are holding a series of information sessions where you can learn about the NDIS in WA. The information sessions will cover how to access the NDIS and information on planning and implementing an NDIS plan for individuals with Autism. The information session will last for 1.5 hours, followed by a 30 minute Q&A Cost…
21 May
1:00pm - 4:00pm
No cost
Autism: What are the Early Indicators | Joondalup | 21/05/2019
Free workshops for Community Health and Family Professionals (Community health nurses, social workers, community allied health professionals, 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 an Autism Spectrum Disorder. A majority are not diagnosed until they are three years old, more than a year after they can be reliably diagnosed and receive life-changing intervention. This information session will…
25 May
9:30am - 2:30pm
No cost
Early Days – My Child & Autism | Midland | 25/05/2019
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). The My Child & Autism workshop is an introductory workshop facilitated by staff from the Autism Association of Western Australia and will cover the following topics: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What ASD looks like for your child…
27 May
4:00pm - 6:00pm
No cost
Understanding Autism | Albany | 27/05/2019
This relaxed workshop aims to provide basic yet essential information about the impact of autism on individual lives. Intended Participants: Those who currently support people
28 May
9:30am - 2:00pm
No cost
Early Days: My Child and Autism | Albany | 28/05/2019
This workshop will discuss general topics about autism spectrum disorder, such as understanding autism, what ASD looks like for you and your family, early intervention and how you can make a difference.
28 May
5:00pm - 6:30pm
No cost
Getting to know the NDIS | Albany | 28/05/2019
This session provides information on how people with autism can access the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA.
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