Workshops
A range of autism-related topics and designed for audiences including therapists, educators, teacher aides, school officers, lifestyle support workers, OHSC and vacation care staff, disability employment consultants, parents/carers/family members and others working with or supporting people on the spectrum.
Our workshops and webinars:
- Discuss evidence-informed practice: We use professional reasoning to bring together current high quality research evidence and the values, strengths and preferences of individuals and families.
- Are Strengths focused: We strive to support the development of every person’s potential, recognising that a strengths focus enables growth and empowers decision making and self-advocacy.
- Use neuro-diverse affirming language and approaches: Neurodiversity is part of human diversity and it doesn’t need fixing. Our workshops and webinars embrace, understand and celebrate all people and their right to belong and participate meaningfully.
- Provide a safe space: Everyone is welcome to attend and we provide and promote safe and respectful people and spaces to ensure you are comfortable within our workshop.
- Are Co-Designed with individuals with lived experience of autism.
Play for Children with Complex Needs
09:30 - 12:30
This webinar is for professionals working with young children on the autism spectrum with high support needs. It will provide information about play and social learning.
Inclusion in Early Childhood Education and Care Services
18:30 - 20:00
A webinar for educators working in the early education space.
Supporting Executive Functioning Differences in Young People
09:30 - 11:30
This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of executive functioning skills for young people.
Supporting Executive Functioning Differences in Young Children
12:30 - 14:30
This workshop will cover Executive Functioning topics appropriate for children up to the age of 7 years.
Becoming a Strong Self Advocate
18:30 - 20:00
A webinar about self-advocacy, how to develop skills in self advocacy and support young people to achieve self advocacy skills.
Communication Supports for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum
09:30 - 11:30
This workshop will explore the key components of communication development in young children on the spectrum.
Play for Children with Complex Needs
09:30 - 12:30
This interactive workshop will provide participants with information about play and social learning for children on the spectrum who have high support needs.
Inclusion in Early Childhood Education and Care Services
18:30 - 20:00
A workshop for educators and others working in early childhood education and care.
Practical Strategies for Teacher Aides & School Officers
09:00 - 14:30
A workshop is for teacher aides and school support staff who seek an introductory understanding of autism. It is also suitable for parents and carers of school students on the spectrum.
