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10 September
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Practical Strategies for Anxiety: High School | Webinar | 10/09/2019
Anxiety is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. Teens with Autism however, can experience anxiety more intensely and more often than their typically developing peers, which is likely to affect them on a daily basis. In this webinar we will explore: The connection between Autism and anxiety The signs and impacts of anxiety Things you can do to help ease your teen’s worries, and encourage him or her to manage their own anxiety levels Recommended for parents and carers of…
12 September
9:30am - 11:30am
Getting to know the NDIS – Workshop | Shenton Park | 12/09/2019
Intended Participants: Individuals with Disabilities, Community Organisations, Childcare, Support Workers, Carers & Families. This information session is for people of all ages and all disabilities. The Autism Association of Western Australia are holding a series of information sessions where you can learn about the NDIS in WA. The information sessions will cover how to access the NDIS and information on planning and implementing an NDIS plan for individuals with Autism. The information session will last for 1.5 hours, followed by a 30 minute Q&A Cost…
21 September
9:30am - 3:30pm
Building Positive Behaviour: An Introduction to Supporting Positive Behaviour Change | Shenton Park | 21/09/2019
This interactive workshop explores the process of understanding challenging behaviours and how to support positive behavioural change by using an evidence based approach. Participants will: - Develop their understanding of the connection between Autism and behaviour by reflecting on video examples, and through group discussion. - Learn about what Positive Behaviour Support actually means and why it is important to take a multi-element view of behaviour. - Work through a 5 Step process for achieving positive behaviour change - Have…
23 September
10:00am - 12:00pm
Getting to know the NDIS – Workshop | Maddington | 23/09/2019
Intended Participants: Individuals with Disabilities, Community Organisations, Childcare, Support Workers, Carers & Families. This information session is for people of all ages and all disabilities. The Autism Association of Western Australia are holding a series of information sessions where you can learn about the NDIS in WA. The information sessions will cover how to access the NDIS and information on planning and implementing an NDIS plan for individuals with Autism. The information session will last for 1.5 hours, followed by a 30 minute Q&A Cost…
02 October
Chatterbox Clinic | 02/10/19
Are you using AAC? Does your child use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) like a communication device or a communication book? Would you like to learn more about using it? The Autism Association of Western Australia is offering the Chatterbox Clinic to help you learn more about using AAC with your child. What is the Chatterbox Clinic? The Chatterbox clinic is for children who already have an AAC device or communication book and includes a fun and personalised coaching…
07 October - 11 October
9:00am - 1:00pm
Expression of Interest – NEW Teenage Sports Academy
We are really excited to announce our first Sports Academy for Teenagers with Autism! During this 5 day sports program participants will have the opportunity to try a number of different sports. Alongside this we will also support participants to link in with local community sports programs based on their academy experiences. The Sports Academy will be facilitated by our Therapy Team in addition to volunteer specialist sports coaches. WHERE: Baldivis High School (Stillwater Drive, BALDIVIS) WHEN: Monday 7th October…
14 October - 15 October
8:30am - 4:30pm
PECS Level 1 Training | 14 & 15 October 2019 |
This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind The Picture Exchange Communication System and the protocols on how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to teach communication skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding…
15 October
9:30am - 11:30pm
Getting to know the NDIS – Workshop | East Fremantle | 15/10/2019
Intended Participants: Individuals with Disabilities, Community Organisations, Childcare, Support Workers, Carers & Families. This information session is for people of all ages and all disabilities. The Autism Association of Western Australia are holding a series of information sessions where you can learn about the NDIS in WA. The information sessions will cover how to access the NDIS and information on planning and implementing an NDIS plan for individuals with Autism. The information session will last for 1.5 hours, followed by a 30 minute Q&A Cost…
17 October - 18 October
8:30am - 4:30pm
PECS Level 2 Training | 17 & 18 October 2019 |
This interactive training is perfect for parents and/or professionals who have previously attended the PECS Level 1 (Basic) Training and want to address specific PECS implementation challenges and expand the use of PECS across a wide range of activities and settings. Pyramid’s skilled instructor will lead group discussions and video analyses regarding practical and resourceful solutions, and innovative problem solving strategies for complex PECS implementation situations. The training will further provide practical ideas for advanced lessons in expanding the learners’…
23 October
9:30am - 3:30pm
Building Positive Behaviour: An Introduction to Supporting Positive Behaviour Change | Shenton Park | 23/10/2019
This interactive workshop explores the process of understanding challenging behaviours and how to support positive behavioural change by using an evidence based approach. Participants will: - Develop their understanding of the connection between Autism and behaviour by reflecting on video examples, and through group discussion. - Learn about what Positive Behaviour Support actually means and why it is important to take a multi-element view of behaviour. - Work through a 5 Step process for achieving positive behaviour change - Have…