Learning & Development Courses for Parents/Carers & Professionals
Aspect’s Educational Outreach Team provides Learning and Development (L&D) courses presented by Special Educators who are working exclusively in the field of ASD. These courses for parents, carers, special support personnel and other professionals offer practical, evidence-based interventions and opportunities for problem-solving and discussion.
The Educational Outreach Team provides a range of services for mainstream K – 12 students with ASD, their families and schools; including 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, 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.
Introduction to ASD and Practical Social Support Strategies
A full day course that offers a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, its features and impact on student’s social integration and social behaviour in mainstream classrooms and playgrounds (Kindergarten to Year 6).
A range of practical and stimulating social interventions are demonstrated and explained as part of a systematic Positive Behaviour Support approach. An interactive day’s learning that will equip parents and professionals with skills to support student’s social integration.
High Functioning Autism (HFA)/Asperger’s Disorder and Adolescence
A full day course that offers a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, 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.
Please contact Jane Cotter, Educational Outreach’s Senior Education Consultant, on 8868 8504 to discuss these courses and to register your interest in attending.
 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)’.
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