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 and view our 2017 training calendar.
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27 April - 31 December
Expression of Interest | Wings for Autism 2017
We are excited to tell you about a new initiative that the Autism Association in partnership with Perth Airport are providing. As we know airport experiences may not always be positive for people with Autism. We want to look at ways of creating safe and successful airport experiences. In June 2016 we ran the first of our pilot programs and following the success of this trial we hope to run regular airport preparation experiences for people with Autism across the…
25 July - 26 July
9:30am - 2:30pm
Positive Partnerships | Free 2 day workshop for Parents & Carers | Karratha
Join Positive Partnerships for 2 days of learning with other parents and carers of school aged children on the autism spectrum, designed to help you foster productive school, family and community relationships to provide the best kind of support for your child. These workshops are for parents, carers and grandparents wanting to understand more about autism and learn practical strategies using evidence based resources to help maximise their young person’s learning. What will you gain by attending this workshop? An increased…
25 July
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Free
Autism: What are the Early Indicators | East Fremantle | 25/07/2017
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…
26 July
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tapping the Talent – Employment Forum for Families | 26/07/2017
Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Autism The Autism Association of Western Australia and Curtin University would like to invite adults with ASD and their families to attend an Employment Forum due to be held on the 26th of July. We invite you to come and share your views on issues faced by adults with Autism seeking employment. The Autism Association has a long history of supporting adults to find and succeed in employment. We believe that successful employment has numerous…
28 July
9:00am - 12:00pm
More Than Words® | Hanen Program® | 28/07/2017 to 08/09/2017
The Autism Association of WA will be running More Than Words in Term 3, 2017, The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children aged 6 and under with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This program will be run by Hanen certified speech pathologists. More Than Words provides parents with practical and powerful strategies to help their child communicate and interact during everyday routines and activities. Who would benefit from More Than Words? The More Than Words program will benefit parents of children who:…
28 July
9:00am - 12:00pm
Talkability® | Hanen Program® | 28/07/2017 to 08/09/2017
The Autism Association of WA will be running TalkAbility™ The Hanen Program® in Term 3, 2017 for Parents of Verbal Children aged 4 to 9 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This program will be run by Hanen certified speech pathologists. This program shows parents how to foster the higher-level language and social skills that are essential for the best outcomes in their child. In the TalkAbility™ program, parents learn to help their young child with autism spectrum disorder: take appropriate…
08 August
9:30am - 4:30pm
A Smooth Move, Transitioning from year 6 to year 7 | 08/08/2017
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and the Autism Association of WA are proudly co-facilitating a one day course for upper primary school and lower secondary school teachers. Offering a comprehensive overview of the Autism Spectrum, its features and its impact when students with Autism transition from year 6 into year 7 within mainstream school settings. The day will cover planning approaches, strategies and practical supports to ensure a smooth transition from Primary to High School for students with Autism. Refresh your knowledge of…
09 August
9:30am - 4:30pm
Positive Behaviour Support Plans Workshop | 09/08/2017
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and the Autism Association of WA are proudly co-facilitating a practical workshop for anyone who works closely with Positive Behaviour Support plans, either in their development or delivery. This will apply especially to Behaviour Support practitioners, psychologists and other allied health professionals, school learning support staff and coordinators of NDIS, residential or community programs . The workshop will review the elements of PBS plans that research suggests lead to positive outcomes, discussing enablers & barriers to practical implementation…
10 August
9:30am - 4:30pm
Autism & iPad Pedagogy | 10/08/2017
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and the Autism Association of WA are proudly co-facilitating this workshop. Students with autism require a dedicated educational experience that caters to the wide range of fluctuating emotional, academic and behavioural needs they daily experience. With the introduction of the iPad, many educators of students with autism have discovered an incredibly powerful tool to assist in accommodating these evolving student needs. In this workshop our presenters will showcase a range of creative iPad lessons, behavioural interventions…
15 August
9:30am - 12:00pm
Free
Autism: What are the Early Indicators | Midland | 15/08/2017
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…
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