What’s Available For Regional Families?
Families living in regional areas can now access a range of services from the Autism Association. For more information please visit our Regional services page here.
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September 2022
01 September
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Supporting Social Skills and Friendships – Primary School | WEBINAR | 01/09/2022
Everyone has the right to belong and to make meaningful connections with those around them. Social relationships and friendships provide us with experience in managing our own emotions, responding to the feelings of others, collaborating, negotiating and problem-solving. Children with Autism often require support to develop the skills they need to make and keep friends. Join us as we look at how to build on your child’s strengths to help them navigate and benefit from the social dynamics of friendship in primary school.
02 September - 09 September
9:30am - 12:30pm
My Child and Autism Girls – 2 part workshop | Webinar | 02/09/2022 and 09/09/2022
This workshop was developed in response to greater need from parents of girls with Autism, and parents of girls who they suspect have Autism but are not yet diagnosed. This workshop offers a platform for parents of girls to share their stories amongst other parents who were having similar experiences, discusses how girls are impacted differently as many girls receive a diagnosis later in life, and provides parents with more education and understanding of Autism and their daughter. The My…
12 September
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Explaining Autism | Kalgoorlie | 12/09/2022
An information session for anyone who is interested to learn about Autism. This is a community event where we welcome families, friends and community members to come and learn more about Autism and ask our experienced team questions and advice. Please note that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to attend in-person training. Funding for this event was made available by the Department of Communities, Sector Transition Fund, administered by NDS WA.
13 September
9:30am - 2:30pm
Early Days: My Child and Autism | Kalgoorlie | 13/09/2022
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 Autism looks like for your child and your family. How you can make a difference. Navigating Early Intervention and funding options. The Early Days Workshops are provided free to families and carers (unpaid) of children up to 7 years of age with (or who may have) Autism Spectrum…
13 September
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Autism: Early Indicators | Kalgoorlie | 13/09/2022
An information session for Community Health Professionals (Nurses, Social Workers, Allied Health Professional, NDIS Planners, Childcare Workers and Teachers). This information session will help participants: Identify the early signs of Autism Understand diagnostic and intervention pathways Develop strategies to support parents and facilitate early learning for their child Learn about services and family support offered by the Autism Association of Western Australia, and referral pathways Due to capacity limits at our venue, we kindly ask only 5 people per organisation/work-place…
14 September
9:30am - 2:30pm
Early Days: Understanding Behaviour | Kalgoorlie | 14/09/2022
The Early Days Understanding Behaviour workshop focuses on helping parents and carers (unpaid) manage difficult behaviour in children aged 0 to 7 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Families of children with 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, more functional behaviour Developing techniques…
14 September
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preparing for Transition to Primary School – Supports Available in Schools | WEBINAR | 14/09/2022
Moving from the safe and familiar environment of home into school for the first time can be both exciting and a little scary. Starting school is a big step for little people! Planning, practical preparation and building familiarity will help you make this important life transition a success!
October 2022
13 October
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Supporting Positive Behaviour Change | WEBINAR | 13/10/2022
To change behaviour, we need to understand why it is occurring. Challenging behaviour happens, not because the person who has Autism is trying to be ‘difficult’, but because they are responding to a situation in the only way they know how. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an approach that helps us move closer to understanding the cause of the behaviour and what the person is getting out of it so that we can support them to more effectively meet their needs.
18 October - 25 October
9:30am - 12:00pm
Early Days – My Child and Autism | 2 Part Webinar | 18/10/2022 and 25/10/2022
Please note, this workshop will occur across two sessions, attendance at both is recommended. Part one: 18/10/2022, 9.30am to 12.00pm Part two: 25/10/2022, 9.30am to 12.00pm 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 My Child & Autism workshop is an introductory workshop…
26 October
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Autism and Me: Explaining Autism to your Child | WEBINAR | 26/10/2022
Should I tell my child they have Autism? When is the right time to talk about it? How do I start? Who should be involved? All important questions!
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