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ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) Professional Development Workshop Series

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ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) is a series of professional development workshops facilitated by knowledgeable and experienced facilitators from Children's Autism Foundation who work with ASD children on a daily basis.

This Autism training is ideal for:

  • Teachers - ECE, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
  • SENCOs, RTLBs, Learning Support Coordinators
  • Teacher Aides/Teaching Assistants
  • Disability Support Workers
  • Social Workers
  • Mental Health Support Workers
  • Psychologists, Therapists, GP's

If you are a professional who engages with children or young people with ASD then these workshops are for you!

The full training programme is made up of 5 two hour modules once a month Feb-June 2021 at Freeman's Bay Community Centre.

Attend one workshop or attend the full series of 5 modules to gain our ASK Professional Training certificate.

Cost: $50 +GST per module (non-refundable registration fee)

Register for our 5 Module Package Deal ($225 + GST) before 31st December 20 or register for each module individually:

Module 1. Understanding Autism
Wednesday 17th February 2021 7 pm to 9pm

  • What is ASD?
  • What might ASD look like in the learning environment?
  • How can we better support children on the Autism Spectrum?

Module 2. Sensory Issues
Wednesday 17th March 2021 7pm to 9pm

  • Understanding sensory issues
  • Practical tools & strategies to implement in your classroom or practice

Module 3. Dealing with Anxiety
Wednesday 14th April 2021 7pm to 9pm

  • Defining autism and anxiety
  • Practical tools & strategies for managing anxiety

Module 4. Social Skills & Communication
Wednesday 19th May 2021 7pm to 9pm

  • Strategies to support and improve social skills & communication
  • Useful resources and visual aides

Module 5. Strategies for Behaviour
Wednesday 16th June 2021 7pm to 9pm

  • The triggers & functions of behaviour
  • Behaviour is communication.  What is the child trying to communicate to us?
  • Create a positive and achievable intervention plan for a child you are currently working with.

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Registrations for groups of 10 or more:
We can deliver this PLD directly to your staff or team, in your staff room or meeting room on a day/time of your choice!  Please contact us if you would like to book a particular training module or the full PLD programme for your team.  Yes, we can cater for large groups!  Bespoke training available eg: Adult Mental Health, Autism in ECE etc.  More information on our ASK PLD here.


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