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Professional Learning Series – February 2012

Upcoming programs during February. All programs are presented in the training room at Autism SA, 262 Marion Road, Netley.

Setting Students with an ASD up for Success in 2012
Monday 6 February 9:30am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)

Supporting Students with an ASD for SSOs/ESOs
Tuesday 7 February & Monday 20 February 9:30am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)

ASD: An Introduction
Wednesday 8 February 9:30am – 12:30pm

Understanding Sensory Integration
Monday 13 February 9:30am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)

Enhancing Communication using Visual Supports for Students with an ASD
Tuesday 14 February 9:30am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)

Complex Case Management for Students with an ASD
Wednesday 15 February 9:30am – 12:30pm

iPads & Apps for Children with Special Needs
Tuesday 21 February 9:30am – 12:30pm

The Power of Peers: Raising Awareness of the Autism Spectrum in the Classroom
Tuesday 28 February 9:30am – 12:30pm

For further information on the Professional Learning Series, please contact the Education and Training Officer on (08) 8462 0638.

Autism SA Family Workshops – February and March 2012

The following Family Workshops will take place at the Autism SA office (262 Marion Road, Netley) for a fee of $15 per family that will be collected on the night. To make a booking or for more information about these or other workshops please call 1300 288 476.

An introduction to Autism for families with a new diagnosis
‘An introduction to Autism’ discusses some of the common characteristics of Autism, possible causes and helpful strategies.
Dates: Monday 6th February Time: 7pm-9pm

An introduction to Asperger syndrome for families with a new diagnosis (up to 13yrs)
Focused on families of younger children with Asperger syndrome, this session describes the characteristics, possible causes and helpful strategies.
Dates: Monday 20th February Time: 7pm-9pm

An introduction to Asperger syndrome for families with a new diagnosis (13yrs+)
Focused on families of older children and also individuals with Asperger syndrome, this session describes the characteristics, possible causes and helpful strategies.
Dates: Monday 5th March Time: 7pm-9pm

Upcoming awareness session on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Held at Autism SA, 262 Marion Road, Netley.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Introduction

Monday 5 December 9:30am – 12:30pm

Further information on this and other awareness sessions is available by clicking here.

Places are limited – to register, contact the Autism SA Info Line on 1300 288 476.

Upcoming programs during November and December. All programs are presented at the Autism SA Netley Training Centre, 262 Marion Road, Netley.

Supporting Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder for SSOs/ESOs

Monday 28 November 9:30am – 4:30pm (lunch provided)

The Power of Peers: Raising Awareness of the Autism Spectrum

Tuesday 29 November 9:30am – 12:30pm

iPads & Apps for Children with Special Needs

Wednesday 30 November 9:30am – 12:30pm (additional program due to popular demand)

Setting Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder up for Success in 2012!

Thursday 1 December 9:30am – 4:30pm (lunch provided)

Further information on these and other programs in the Professional Learning Series is available here. Online registration is available for financial members of Autism SA and non-members.

For further information on the Professional Learning Series, contact the Education and Training Officer on (08) 8462 0638.

The Rotary Club of Adelaide West has invited families who are registered for services with Autism SA to one of two special movie screenings – Arthur Christmas (Rated G) and Puss In Boots (Rated PG) (including popcorn, drinks, showbags and face painters). Tickets are free for clients and their families/carers.

Details

Saturday 10 December: Both movies screening at Hoyts Norwood 9:30am

Sunday 11 December: Both movies screening at Hoyts Salisbury 9:30am

A limited number of tickets are available by ringing the Autism SA Infoline on 1300 288 476 before Tuesday 6 December 2011.

The Rotary Club of Adelaide has invited families who are registered for services with Autism SA to a special event – World Festival of Magic.

Appearing for one day only this magical spectacular is an SA Business sponsored event. Tickets are free for special needs and disadvantaged children and their families/carers.

Date: Sunday 18 December 2011 (1:00pm, 4:00pm or 7:00pm)

Venue: Thebarton Theatre, Henley Beach Road, Torrensville

Duration: 90 minutes

A limited number of tickets are available by ringing the Autism SA Infoline on 1300 288 476 before Wednesday 7 December 2011.

The Autism SA Board of Management invite Autism SA Financial Members and the general public to attend the 2011 Annual General Meeting to report on the 2010/2011 financial year and vote (financial members only) for positions vacant on the Board.

Date: Wednesday 30 November 2011

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue: The Lion Hotel, 161 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide

For further details the Autism SA website.

The following Professional Development Workshops run by Autism SA are coming up during November and December:

• iPads and apps for children with special needs. November 23
• Video modeling for social development interventions. November 24
• The power of peers; raising awareness of the autism spectrum. November 29
• Setting student with an autism spectrum disorder up for success in 2012! December 1

Full details are available here.

www.autismsa.org.au

Upcoming programs during November and December. All programs are presented at the Autism SA Netley Training Centre, 262 Marion Road, Netley.

iPads & Apps for Children with Special Needs

Wednesday 23 November 9:30am – 12:30pm

Video Modeling for Social Development Interventions

Thursday 24 November 9:30am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)

Supporting Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder for SSOs/ESOs

Monday 28 November 9:30am – 4:30pm (lunch provided)

The Power of Peers: Raising Awareness of the Autism Spectrum

Tuesday 29 November 9:30am – 12:30pm

Setting Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder up for Success in 2012!

Thursday 1 December 9:30am – 4:30pm (lunch provided)

Further information on these and other programs in the Professional Learning Series is available by clicking here. Online registration is available for financial members of Autism SA and non-members.

For further information on the Professional Learning Series, contact the Professional Development Officer on (08) 8462 0644.

Upcoming workshops during October and November.

Asperger Syndrome & Social Skills

Wednesday 19 October 9:30am – 12:30pm

An Introduction to Asperger Syndrome for Families with a New Diagnosis

Up to 13 years: Monday 24 October 7:00pm – 9:00pm

13 years & over: Monday 28 November 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Learning About Behaviour (three week course)

Tuesday 8, 15 and 22 November 9:30am – 12:30pm

An Introduction to Autism for Families with a New Diagnosis

Tuesday 8 November 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Further information on this and other Family Workshops is available by clicking here.

All sessions are held at 262 Marion Road, Netley and are $15 (including GST) per family, payable at the door (except for Learning About Behaviour – $45 for three week course).

Places are limited – to register, please contact the Autism SA Info Line on 1300 288 476.

Autism SA are presenting a workshop by author Rudy Simone, on two topics related to Asperger syndrome.

The topics are:

• Asperger’s and Employment
• Asperger’s and Relationships

Date and Time

Thursday 17 November 2011

• 8.30am – 9.00am: Workshop Registration
• 9.00am – 12.00pm: Asperger’s and Employment
• 1.00pm – 5.00pm: Asperger’s and Relationships

Venue

Minda Incorporated (King George Avenue, North Brighton)

Registration Cost

Autism SA Client/Family: $75 per person

Autism SA Financial Membership: $85 per person

Standard: $90 per person

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

For more information and to book, click here.