Developing Social Competencies by developing social attention, interpretation and problem solving:

Professional Development In Focus Workshop

Attention, interpretation, problem solving and responding are all skills required when interacting with others. For some individuals on the spectrum, this process can be challenging and stressful. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with information on how autism can impact social interaction and will guide participants through a range of practical strategies to support the development of social competencies that can be transferred in to social settings.

Topics covered include:

What is social interaction;
The impact of autism;
Reading context;
Theory of Mind;
Developing play skills;
Modelling and video modelling;
Social Narratives;
Comic Strip Conversations; and
Cognitive Behaviour approaches including Social Behaviour Mapping and The Incredible 5-Point Scale.

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).

__________________________________________________________________________

Workshop Definitions:

General Workshops are designed to give participants a better understanding of autism. They present a broad range of effective strategies that participants can use to improve their practice when working with individuals on the spectrum. These workshops are suited to participants who have not attended previous Autism SA workshops.

In Focus Workshops are designed for participants who have a good general knowledge and understanding of autism. These sessions are for those wanting to enhance their professional practice by developing skills to support individuals in specific areas relating to autism. It is recommended that participants first attend a General Workshop prior to attending an In Focus Workshop.

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.

__________________________________________________________________________

Notice:

To ensure we prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and reduce the risk of exposure to our clients, our staff and visitors, when you arrive you will be asked to examine your own health and complete a form that will ask the following questions:

Have you been in close contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (or suspected, awaiting a test outcome) coronavirus?
Have you returned from overseas in the past 14 days?
Have you returned from interstate in the past 14 days?
Are you feeling sick with fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fatigue?
Have you been instructed by a healthcare professional to get tested for COVID-19?

Please note that if you are unwell or at risk of COVID-19, you will not be able to attend the face-to-face workshop at that time. Our team will work with you to find an alternative solution.