Working with Primary School Aged Students with Autism

Registration:

Working with Primary School Aged Students with Autism registration form (pdf 40Kb or doc 218Kb)

Date and Venue for 2010:

Clayton
March 17, 22, 24

Cost:

$260

Course Length:

Three hours per evening over three days.

Recognition:

Participants are issued with a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites.

Assessment:

A variety of practical tasks will be identified during the course.

Class participation / Minimum class attendance required (check with presenter)

About the course

This short course is designed for teacher aides working with primary school aged students with autism in a school setting.

The course aims to develop skills and strategies to fulfil this role based on a sound knowledge of the features of autism that impact on student learning.

Topics covered include:

• Definitions and characteristics of autism
• Impact on Families
• The child with autism in the classroom
• Communication
• Social skills
• Understanding and addressing behavioural difficulties
• Working to develop positive strategies
• Presenting as an applicant for a position working with a child with autism.