Understanding autism and effective strategies to support for Primary School Teachers:

General Professional Development Workshop

This is a General Workshop that has been developed for primary school teachers who want a better understanding of autism and a range of effective strategies to support students in the educational setting. Presented by professionals with significant experience in working in the primary setting with children with autism, the topics covered include:

• Understanding autism;

• Developing a relationship and creating a student profile;

• Setting up inclusive classroom environments;

• Instructional approaches;

• Strategies for classroom management;

• Understanding sensory processing and the impact on a student; and

• Whole class approaches.

Throughout the workshop the presenter will use discussion, activities and videos to deliver information specific to teachers in the primary years, that will enhance the participant’s knowledge of autism, and provide strategies to enable them to give effective support and be inclusive.

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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Autism SA is pleased to announce that all workshops are being run as live online webinars in place of face to face workshops.

As each scheduled workshop approaches, registered participants will receive all the training materials required for that workshop, including a PDF of the PowerPoint. Participants will need a computer with internet access to join the webinar, but will not be required to download any software. Prior to the workshop participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to access the webinar they have registered for.

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Workshop Definitions:

General Workshops are designed to give participants a better understanding of autism. These sessions 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.