Understanding autism and effective strategies for Relief Teachers - Professional Development Workshop - ONLINE - CANCELLED

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Understanding autism and effective strategies for Relief Teachers:

Professional Development Workshop

This workshop has been developed for relief teachers who want a better understanding of autism, providing a broad range of effective strategies to use when supporting a student on the spectrum. In this session, we will outline why it can be so difficult for a student on the spectrum when you walk in the door as a relief teacher, and provide strategies that can be quickly adapted and applied for these situations.

The topics covered will give relief teachers the knowledge and practical skills to effectively support students on the spectrum.

Topics include:

• What autism can look and sound like in the classroom;

• Key areas of strengths and challenges;

• Key strategies and how to adapt them quickly;

• How to establish which strategies are used within the class;

• Key resources to have in your professional tool kit;

• Preventing meltdowns; and

• ‘In the moment’ strategies.

Throughout the workshop, the presenter will use discussion, activities and videos to deliver information specific to relief teachers, enhancing the participant’s knowledge of autism, with strategies to enable them to provide effective support and inclusion.

PLEASE NOTE TABLETS AND PHONES ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OUR WEBINAR SOFTWARE

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).

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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.