ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) Professional Development Workshop Series
Event description
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.