Events List Navigation
May 2020
07 May
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Emotional Regulation: What’s the Big Deal? | Webinar | 07/05/2020
This webinar is recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism aged 0 to 18 years
Emotions make us feel, but they also make us act. Emotional regulation forms part of a set of skills we all need to help us control our feelings, thoughts and responses to different situations.
09 May
9:30am - 12:30pm
Social Skills for Young Adults (18 – 30 Years) | Workshop | Shenton Park
The shift into adulthood brings about some exciting changes, among these exposure to a multitude of different people and social settings. Whilst exciting, many young adults with Autism benefit from guidance in navigating these changes.
14 May
6:00pm - 7:30pm
What is AAC? | Webinar | 14/05/2020
This webinar is recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism aged 0 to 18 years
AAC stands for Augmentative & Alternative Communication and involves the use of multiple strategies to support communication. AAC may be used as an alternative to speech or as an addition to ‘augment’ or enhance the person’s existing speech.
23 May
9:30am - 12:30pm
Making it a Success! Getting Ready to Start School | Workshop | Shenton Park | 23/05/2020
This training is recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism transitioning into Kindy or Pre-Primary for the first time
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!
June 2020
06 June
9:30am - 12:30pm
Making it a Success! Starting High School | Workshop | Shenton Park | 06/06/2020
This workshop is recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism transitioning into High School for the first time
Moving from primary to secondary school is significant step in the education journey of every student. A step that marks a change from the familiar to the unknown, and brings with it new places, people and ways of doing things.
11 June
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Life After High School | Workshop | Shenton Park | 11/06/2020
This training is recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism aged 15 to 18 years
Moving from the familiar structure of school and into adult life can be daunting for teenagers and parents alike. But, it doesn’t have to be! Life after high school is full of options and opportunities that present a whole new world of possibilities to young adults.
18 June
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Building Positive Behaviour: An Introduction to Supporting Positive Behaviour Change | Webinar | 18/06/2020
This webinar is recommended for parents and carers of children with Autism aged 0 to 18 years
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 includes considering the reasons for the person’s behaviour so that we can work out how to help make things better for them.
26 June
9:30am - 11:00am
Autism and Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Supporting Teens | Webinar | 26/06/2020
This training is targeted for parents and carers of children with Autism aged 12 to 18 years
The teenage years come with many pressures and challenges. Because of this, anxiety is something that affects all young people at some point. Did you know that Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring symptoms in young people with Autism?