ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) Professional Development - Whangarei

Children's Autism Foundation brings you ASK - Autism Spectrum Knowledge,  a workshop for all professionals who engage with children & young people on the Autism Spectrum.

In this full morning workshop hosted by MoE Whangarei we will cover Autism essentials and provide practical tips & strategies on how to better support a child or young person on the Autism Spectrum:

• What is ASD?
• What might ASD look like in the learning environment?
  - school refusals/absconding from school
  - emotional regulation
  - undiagnosed children & undiagnosed girls
  - stand downs & exclusions
  - oppositional/avoidant behaviour
• Defining autism and anxiety
• An overview of sensory issues
• How can we better support children on the Autism Spectrum?
• Practical tools & strategies to implement in your classroom or practice

We aim to include as many of your real case studies as possible so come prepared to discuss & share.

This Autism training is ideal for:

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

For more information about this training please contact the team at Children's Autism Foundation Ph: 09 415 7406 enquiry@autism.org.nz

This professional development training is provided for FREE to the professionals of Tai Tokerau thanks to support from COGS Whangarei/Kaipara and LW Nelson Trust.