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May 2021
01 May
9:30am - 3:30pm
Supporting Positive Behaviour Change: Finding the Meaning in Behaviour | 01/05/2021
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.
07 May
9:30am - 11:00am
Supporting Communication in the Early Years | 2 Part Webinar | 07/05/2021 and 21/05/2021
Communication is about so much more than just the words we use or the ability to talk.
Join our First Steps for Autism Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist to learn more about what communication is and how to nurture the development of communication skills in young children with Autism.
12 May
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Life After High School | 12/05/2021
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.
June 2021
08 June
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Making it a Success! Preparing for High School | 08/06/2021
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.
16 June
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Building Positive Behaviour: An Introduction to Supporting Positive Behaviour Change | Webinar | 16/06/2021
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 includes considering the reasons for the person’s behaviour so that we can work out how to help make things better for them.
18 June
9:30am - 11:30am
Making it a Success! Getting Ready to Start School | 18/06/2021
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!
24 June
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Uncovering the ‘Hidden Curriculum’ – What is it, and what do we do about it? | Webinar | 24/06/2021
‘Hidden Curriculum’ is the term used for information that people seem to automatically know without ever being explicitly taught. It involves the ‘unwritten rules’ in situations and ability to read between the lines to get an idea of what’s expected in different places, with certain people, at a specific location or within a particular culture.
As young people transition from primary school to high school, these ‘unwritten rules’ become more complex.