The Disability Information and Resource Centre

Family Carer Workshop

A FREE workshop for family carers of people with dementia living in the community.

Topics include

• What is dementia?

• Understanding the brain

• Effective communication

• Responding to changed behaviours

• Services and supports available

Date: Tues 26 March 2013

Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm

Venue: Seaford Community Centre

Beechwood Grove

SEAFORD

Registration is essential as numbers are limited. Please refer via the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email teresa.moran@alzhimers.org.au

 Living with Memory Loss Program

A FREE six week program for people with early stage dementia and their family members.

Topics include:

• What is dementia?

• Strategies for managing the changes and maintaining independence

• Planning for the future

• Community services

• Staying involved and active

Date: Thursday 4 April to 16 May 2013 (six consecutive Thursdays not including public holiday)

Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Venue: Woodcroft-Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre

175 Bains Road

MORPHETT VALE

Registration is essential as numbers are limited. Please refer via the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email monica.cations@alzhimers.org.au

Restless Dance Theatre presents a number of exciting workshops during Term 4, 2012.

• Restless Central for people 15-26 years old, with and without a disability

– Tuesday early evenings

• The Living Arts Project for people 15-27 years old living with mental health issues

– Wednesday early evenings

• Leaps and Bounds for people 8-12 years old on the Autism Spectrum

– Thursday early evenings

Accessible

234a Sturt St, Adelaide

For more info call Lyn Wagstaff, Restless Dance Theatre (08) 8212 8495 or lyn@restlessdance.org or http://restlessdance.org/accordion-holder/workshops

Upcoming workshops held at Autism SA, 262 Marion Road, Netley.

iPads & Apps for Children with Special Needs
Tuesday 18 September 9:30am – 12:30pm

Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Introduction
Monday 12 November 9:30am – 12:30pm

Keyword Signing
Thursday 15 November 9:30am – 12:30pm

Video Modeling for Social Development Intervention
Wednesday 21 November 9:30am – 4:30pm (lunch provided)

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

Upcoming Autism SA Family Workshops during June.

An Introduction to Asperger Syndrome for Families with a New Diagnosis (13 years and over)

Wednesday 13 June 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tackling the Tough Topics: Masturbation, Menstruation & Hygiene (Primary Focus)

Tuesday 19 June 9:30am – 11:30am

Further information on these and other family workshops is available here. All sessions are held at Autism SA, 262 Marion Road, Netley and are $15 (inc GST) per family, payable at the door.

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

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