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Workshop and Information Sessions for Parents / Carers of School Aged Students on the Autism Spectrum

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2009 - 4:00pm

The two day workshop and information sessions for parents/ carers of school aged students on the autism spectrum are part of
the Positive Partnerships: supporting school aged students on the autism spectrum initiatives.

 

These initiatives are funded by the Department of Education and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) through the Australian Government’s Helping Children with Autism package, and also includes a national professional development program for teachers and other school staff.

 

The Positive Partnerships initiatives are being developed and delivered by the Australian Autism Education & Training Consortium (AAETC).

 

 

What will you learn?

As a result of participating in the workshops and information sessions as parents/ carers you will gain:

 

·         information on the most up to date information about ASD and how this directly impacts on your child’s learning at school;

·         an understanding about the processes and strategies for effective parent, school and teacher partnerships;

·         specific strategies on how to advocate to support your child’s participation and ongoing learning needs;

·         information about your local school system’s processes to support learning at all stages of the educational pathway; and

·         opportunities for you to network with other parents/carers and local support personnel.

 

 

Workshop Details

 

Venue: The Centre for Teaching and Learning 51 Fremantle Drive, Stirling.

 

When:  Two day workshop – 27 & 28 March 2009

 

Day 1: 9.00a.m -4.00p.m (Registration from 8.15am)

 

Day 2: Information Sessions from 9am

 

Registration:

 

Online registration: please go to the website www.autismtraining.com.au or

 

Mail registration: Only complete the following form if you do not have access to the internet and send to:

 

Positive Partnerships, Level 1, 299 Elizabeth St Sydney NSW 2000.

 

Registration Form Attached for those without internet access

 

Please note that the workshop and information sessions are for parents/carers of school-age children only.