Understanding autism and effective strategies for Secondary Teachers - Professional Development General Workshop - TONSLEY

Understanding autism and effective strategies for Secondary Teachers

Professional Development General Workshop

The session acknowledges that the high school journey is very different to that of the primary school journey. The knowledge and skills developed in high school will set a foundation for post school opportunities, making support in the high school years so important. The content will give educators the knowledge and practical skills to effectively support students on the spectrum at high school.

Topics include:

• Understanding autism;
• The Learner Profile of students on the spectrum;
• Organisation and self-management strategies;
• Effectively differentiating the curriculum;
• Enhancing communication;
• Supporting social interaction and social conflict;
• Positive behaviour strategies; and
• Understanding sensory processing and the impact on the student.

Suitable for professionals supporting individuals aged 13-18.

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).

Professional Workshops are designed for any individuals who support an individual on the autism spectrum on a professional or volunteer basis. The workshops provide examples and strategies that are relevant for professionals. 

If this workshop is full, please contact Emma Bennett on ebennett@autismsa.org.au.

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Workshop Definitions:

GENERAL WORKSHOPS are designed to give participants an introductory understanding of the autism spectrum and provide key strategies to support individuals in a range of settings. This is achieved through facilitation of information, videos content, activities and discussion. It is recommended that participants attend an Autism SA General Workshops prior to attending an Autism SA In-Focus Workshop or Masterclass unless they have a good, current understanding of the autism spectrum.

IN FOCUS WORKSHOPS are designed for participants that have a good, current understanding of autism that what a more in-depth knowledge and understanding relating to a particular area of the autism field and greater confidence in applying strategies to support individuals in this area.  This is achieved through facilitation of information, video content, activities and discussion. 

MASTERCLASSES are short intensive workshops that are designed to provide participants that already have a good, current understanding of autism with specific content relating to a particular topic, strategy or program. This is achieved through facilitation of information, video content, activities and discussion. 

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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:

1. Have you been in close contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (or suspected, awaiting a test outcome) coronavirus?
2. Have you returned from overseas in the past 14 days?
3. Have you returned from interstate in the past 14 days?
4. Are you feeling sick with fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fatigue?
5. 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.