Description
The inclusive education symposium provides opportunities for learning support teachers and coordinators to meet and engage in Professional Learning and networking. The Symposium is designed to meet the specific needs in educating students with disability. A range of presenters and activities will be made available to participants and a final outline for the day will follow.
Target Audience
Learning Support Coordinators and teachers
Agenda for the day
8:30am - Registration
9:00am - Inclusive Education Update and networking
11:00am - 3:30pm - Ana Palacios - Special Guest Speaker from The Spectrum Space will present an Autism Awareness & Neurodiversity Workshop, focusing on evidence-base, neuro-affirming and strength-based approach.
Outcomes
- Update on current trends in inclusive education for students with disability
- Gain knowledge of current evidence-based practices for students with disability
- Networking with member colleagues and building a network of peers for advice and support
- Update on state funding eligibility criteria and processes
- Gaining a better understanding of autism and neurodiversity
- Learn practical strategies that support Autistic and Neurodiverse students in a range of domains including the social & physical environment.
- Develop an deeper understanding of and learn how to preventing & managing escalation
- Develop strategies to support communication, executive functioning and sensory processing challenges
Presenters
Amanda Fernihough (AISWA Staff)
Manager | Inclusive Education
Amanda was appointed as the Inclusive Education Manager at AISWA in 2024. With over two decades working across various educational sectors, including Independent, Catholic, and Government schools, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. She is committed to fostering an environment where all children and young people can thrive, ensuring access to quality, equitable and safe education for every student is paramount.
Ana Palacios
Ana has a background in the contemporary arts and after receiving an adult diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, she realised her art practice had emerged as a positive adaptation to the challenges of being neurodivergent.
Starting at Spectrum Space as a volunteer in 2017, Ana began working as a visual arts facilitator before expanding her role further. She now focuses on peer work, promoting positive neurodivergent identity, as well as the development and facilitation of training and educational programs to the community and workplaces.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Inclusive Education Symposium
Date / Time
17 Oct 2025 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 6.50
Learning Area
- Inclusive Education