THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL

Autism SA has a highly experienced and diverse training team which includes consultants, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and facilitators who have extensive experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum in a range of settings.

Autism SA presents training that is hands-on, practical and engaging. The emphasis is on guiding participants through a range of activities to increase their knowledge, understanding and confidence in implementing relevant intervention strategies for their particular setting.

All participants will receive a certificate with the workshop title, the number of hours and will state that the training links to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (where appropriate).

This In Focus Workshop is designed for professionals who have a sound understanding of autism and want specific, relevant and practical srategies in the area of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Planning, specifically when supporting an individual on the autism spectrum. This workshop develops the participants understanding and skills in identifying and managing behaviours of concern through an interactive, hands-on workshop. Attendees will leave the workshop with a plan in hand to take back to their settings.

This PBS workshop will cover:

• Positive Behaviour Support Frameworks;
• Functional behaviour assessments;
• Data collection;
• Understanding behaviour;
• Identifying the function of a particular behaviour;
• Planning interventions; and
• Practical, realistic strategies.

It is recommended that participants also attend ‘The Anxiety Curve: what to do when an individual on the spectrum is escalating’ to support their learning and understanding.