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Discover how the most popular form of technology, the iPad/iPod Touch can make a difference in supporting a child with autism to learn. Discuss how to apply current research in autism to this new technology.

Evaluate apps for their quality, flexibility, motivation and suitability to teach:

Social and Emotional: Video Modeling, Social Stories, Comic Strip Conversations, Joint Attention, Self-Monitoring, Scripting, Story Boards. Emotional Vocabulary, Emotional Toolboxes, Emotional Regulation, Storyboards.

Behaviour and Sensory: Schedules, First-Then, Preparation and Priming, Rewards, Rating Scales, Timers, Choice Making, Visual Calendars, Activities of Daily Living, Discrete Trials, Modeling, Sensory Regulation, Visual Cues.

Language and Literacy: Vocabulary and Sight Words, Grammar and Parts of Speech, Sentences, Conversation, Speech Sounds, Imitation, Semantics, Oral and Reading Comprehension, Answering Questions, Non Literal Language, Story Telling, Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Spelling.

Date: Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Read more here.

Registration: Register online at www.suttonspeech.com.au.

The Autism & Special Needs Library Collection is a joint initiative between Autism Rainbow Day, Rainbowland Autism Services Inc. and the Campbelltown City Council.

This collection of resources will soon be available at the Campbelltown City Council and includes:

• General books about autism and other conditions
• Teaching resources
• Educational resources
• CD Roms – learning tools
• DVD’s – lectures, educational & movies
• Self help books for parents and individuals
• Resources for professionals
• Advocacy books
• Autobiographies & much more

Read more information here.

The February 2012 edition of the Adelaide Autism Adventures newsletter is now available. Also available this month is the Visual Resource “I want to play”.

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

Adelaide Autism Adventures have released the January 2012 edition of their newsletter. Also available to download is a list of ASD related acronyms.

The December 2011 edition of the newsletter Adelaide Autism Adventures is now available.

Download the newsletter.

Also available are tips for including your ASD child on Christmas.

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 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