Course Content:
Cognitive Abilities: A Different Way of Thinking and Learning: The unusual profile of cognitive abilities associated with autism spectrum disorder is described with an emphasis on the profile of intellectual abilities, problems with executive function, flexible thinking, coping with mistakes and weak central coherence. Strategies are described to improve motivation, organisation skills and academic achievement.
Managing Challenging Behaviour in Children with Autism: Provides an explanation and strategies for repetitive behaviour, emotion management, development of effective communication systems, self-injurious behaviour, improving social understanding and coping with change.
Who should attend?
Anyone caring, living or working with someone with an autism spectrum disorder e.g. Teachers, Teacher Aides, SENCOs, School Principals, Counsellors, RTLBs, SLTs, OTs, PTs, GSE Staff, Psychologists, Paediatricians, other Service Providers and Families.
Registration:
Registrations can be made online, by fax to 06 845 2607, or by post on official registration forms only. If registering online you may make payment via credit card, direct credit, or post a cheque. If registering by post, please complete and mail with your payment to Creating Success, 15 Cromwell Point, Newlands, Wellington 6037.
All registrations will be confirmed by email (or post where email is not supplied) once payment has been received.
Numbers will be limited for each seminar so early registration is recommended.
Registration Fee (including GST):
Registration $250.00 Payment after Tuesday 20 February 2018
Earlybird Registration $225.00 Payment prior to Tuesday 20 February 2018