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Working with Primary School Aged Students with Autism

Registration:

Working with Primary School Aged Students with Autism registration form (pdf 40Kb or doc 217Kb)

Date and Venue for 2009:

Clayton
September 9, 14, 16 

Cost:

$250

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.

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.