Autism Spectrum Disorder Module 4

Description

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a life-long developmental disability that affects the individual’s understanding and interpretation of the world around them. Such a disability may cause students to have difficulty with social interaction, communication, behaviour and sensory processing.

The purpose of these 4 professional learning modules is to:

• Explore how the key characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder impact on a student’s education
• Learn effective, evidence-based strategies to support students throughout their schooling
• Examine the whole school approach to supporting students on the Autism spectrum including building positive partnerships with parents/carers and other agencies.

Presenters

Bronte Paterson (AISWA Staff)

Inclusive Education Consultant

Toni Tomlin (AISWA Staff)

Lead Psychologist

Toni Tomlin is a Lead Psychologist with the AISWA School Psychology Service who has been working in Independent schools for almost 25 years. Toni has a special interest in autism, speech and language disorders, and trauma-informed practice.