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.
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.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Event Segment
AISWA Training Room Suite 1
PL Hours : 3.00