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July 2021
29 July
9:30am - 11:00am
Building Positive Behaviour: An Introduction To Supporting Positive Behaviour Change | Webinar | 29/07/2021
Behaviour is how we act and react to everyday environments and situations. We all engage in behaviour that challenges others at times, it’s part of being a person. In some cases though, people develop behaviours that persist, interfering with their day-to-day experiences, affecting their relationships and impacting their quality of life. A positive and pro-active approach considers the reasons for the person’s behaviour so that we can work out how to help make things better for them.
29 July - 12 August
9:30am - 12:30pm
Understanding Behaviour – 2 part workshop | Webinar | 29/07/2021 and 12/08/2021
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 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…
August 2021
12 August
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Supporting Communication For School-Aged Children | 2 Part Webinar | 12/08/2021 and 26/08/2021
Communication is about so much more than just the words we use or the ability to talk.
Join our School-Age Intervention Service Speech Language Pathologist to learn more about what communication is, and how to support the ongoing development of communication skills in school-aged children with Autism.
September 2021
09 September
9:30am - 12:30pm
Encouraging Interaction Through Play and Social Learning | Webinar | 09/09/2021
What this workshop covers: What is social interaction? Benefits of play. Ways to support social interactions and play skills. 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. Please note that we require a minimum of 8 registrations for this workshop to go ahead. Fully…
16 September
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Autism And Anxiety: Practical Strategies For Supporting Adults | Webinar | 16/09/2021
Being an adult comes with many pressures and challenges. Because of this, anxiety is something that affects many people with autism at some point of their life. Did you know that Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring conditions for people with Autism?
October 2021
07 October
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Helping my Child Cope with Change | Webinar | 07/10/2021
What this workshop offers: Understanding why change is hard and how it impacts on young children with ASD. Strategies for preparing for change in everyday situations. 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. Please note that we require a minimum of 8 registrations…
21 October
9:30am - 12:30pm
Progression to School | Webinar | 21/10/2021
This workshop will cover the following topics: The importance of working as a transition team. Tips and ideas to help you ready your child for school. Funding options 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. Please note that we require a minimum of…
21 October
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Building Positive Behaviour: An Introduction To Supporting Positive Behaviour Change | Webinar | 21/10/2021
Behaviour is how we act and react to everyday environments and situations. We all engage in behaviour that challenges others at times, its part of being a person. In some cases though, people develop behaviours that persist, interfering with their day-to-day experiences, affecting their relationships and impacting their quality of life. A positive and pro-active approach considers the reasons for the person’s behaviour so that we can work out how to help make things better for them.
November 2021
05 November
9:30am - 11:00am
Tips For Toileting | Webinar | 05/11/2021
Toileting is a daily living activity that involves several physical, sensory and social aspects that can make it challenging for children with Autism to learn and gain confidence in.
Every child develops toileting skills in their own time and way. There isn’t one ‘right’ way or set age to learn how to use the toilet — the approach really depends on each child! For children with Autism, toilet training may require a range of strategies.
22 November - 29 November
9:30am - 12:30pm
My Child and Autism Girls – 2 part workshop | Webinar | 22/11/2021 and 29/11/2021
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…
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