Working with Primary School Aged Students with Autism

Registration:
Working with Primary School Aged Students with Autism registration form (pdf 43Kb or doc 216Kb)

Dates and Venues:
29 September, 1 October and 3 October 2008
Clayton

Cost:
$245

Course Length:
Three hours per day 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.