Autism

Understanding autism and effective strategies to support for SSOs/ESOs – Autism SA

This is a General Workshop that has been developed for SSO’s and ESO’s who want a better understanding of autism, and a range of effective strategies to use when supporting a student on the spectrum. The program allows time for participants to share their ideas and successes, and network with other participants.

Understanding autism and effective strategies for primary school teachers – Autism SA

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.

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder – Novita

Learn about:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Theory of Mind, Executive Function and Weak Central Coherence and how these profiles relate to learning
  • Sensory behaviours – why these may be occurring and what could be impacting them
  • Behavioural supports for students with ASD
  • Environmental needs for individual children
  • The importance of your relationship with each child and their family

Suitable for: Child care educators, Preschool teachers and support staff, Junior primary/primary teachers and support staff, and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) educators.

Understanding autism and effective strategies to support in the OSHC setting – Autism SA

This is a General Workshop that has been developed for staff who work in Out of School Hours Care (OHSC) settings (including before and after school, and vacation care) who want a better understanding of autism, and to learn a broad range of effective strategies to use when supporting students on the spectrum. The session also provides an opportunity to develop professional skills and networks.

Understanding autism and effective strategies for secondary teachers - Autism SA

This is a General Workshop that has been developed for Secondary Teachers who want a better understanding of autism and a range of effective strategies to support students on the autism spectrum. The session acknowledges that the high school journey is very different to that of the primary school journey. The session has been developed by an experienced autism consultant who has worked as a high school teacher.  

Understanding autism and effective strategies for early years professionals – Autism SA

This is a General Workshop which has been developed for early years professionals, including preschool, kindergarten or childcare educators who want a better understanding of autism and a range of effective strategies to support children on the autism spectrum.