Aspect Educational Outreach courses
Aspect Educational Outreach provides Professional Development courses which are presented by Special Educators who work exclusively in the field of autism education. The courses offer practical, evidence-based interventions and opportunities for problem-solving and discussion.
These courses are primarily for teachers, special support personnel and other professionals supporting students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents/carers are also welcome to attend, but should be advised that the content focuses entirely on school-based planning and support.
Aspect Educational Outreach is a specialist education unit which works within an inclusive model of service provision for mainstream school-aged children with an autism spectrum disorder. Services provided include individual client consultancy and staff L&D, group social skills programs, diagnosis disclosure and peer education programs and recreational Social Clubs.
Courses
Introduction to ASD and Mainstream School Strategies
A full day course that offers a comprehensive overview of ASD, its features and impact on student’s learning, social integration, communication and behaviour in mainstream school settings (Kindergarten to Year 6).
Practical support strategies are explained within a Positive Behaviour Support framework. Opportunities for discussion and problem solving make this an engaging and practical course.
This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers.
Supporting Adolescents with High Functioning Autism (HFA)/Asperger’s Disorder
A full day course that offers a comprehensive overview of ASD, with particular focus on HFA/Asperger’s, its features and its impact on student’s learning, social integration, communication and behaviour in mainstream secondary school settings (Yr 7 to Yr 12).
Practical support strategies are explained within a Positive Behaviour Support framework. Opportunities for discussion and problem solving make this an engaging and interactive day.
This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers.
Overview of ASD and Practical Social Support Strategies (Mainstream K-6 Focus)
This full day course offers an overview of ASD with a particular focus on the complex social impairments and the implications for these for students with ASD in mainstream classrooms and playgrounds. Comprehensive social support strategies are explained and demonstrated within a Positive Behaviour Support framework. Opportunities for participation, discussion and problem solving make this an enjoyable and worthwhile course for school professionals and parents keen to learn more about socially inclusive practice.
For all enquiries, please contact Aspect Educational Outreach on 02 8868 8500.
 NSW INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS
NSW Institute of Teachers’ endorsed provider of Institute Registered professional
development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence.
Scope of Endorsement – 2.2.2; 2.2.3; 2.2.4; 2.2.5; 3.2.2; 3.2.4; 4.2.1; 4.2.4; 4.2.5; 5.2.1;
5.2.3; 5.2.5 and 5.2.6 of the Professional Teaching Standards for the course ‘Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mainstream School Strategies (K-6 Focus)’ and 2.2.2; 2.2.3; 2.2.4; 2.2.5; 3.2.2; 3.2.4; 4.2.1; 4.2.4; 4.2.5; 5.2.1; 5.2.2;5.2.3; 5.2.4;5.2.5; 5.2.6 and 5.2.7 for the course ‘Supporting Adolescents with High Functioning Autism/Asperger’s Disorder’.
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