Courses & Seminars

The full day course offers an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s features and impact on individuals functioning in integrated learning and social environments. Comprehensive support strategies are explained within a Positive Behaviour Support framework. Opportunities for discussion and problem solving make this an engaging and practical course.

Key subject areas covered:

• Overview of ASD
• Thinking and learning styles of children with Autism and Asperger’s Disorder
• A systematic approach to the implementation of support strategies for behavioural, social, learning, communication and sensory-motor needs in classroom and playground settings.

Participant Learning Outcomes:

• An understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• How to create an Autism friendly environment
• Strategies to support the individual with ASD in their learning environment.

The target group for this course is:
Teachers, Early Childhood educators, special support personnel and other professionals supporting children with ASD.