WORKSHOPS
Workshops for Schools, Childcare Services & Allied Health Teams
Autism Inclusive offers four key workshops designed for schools, childcare services, therapists, school psychologists, and allied health practitioners working with autistic children. These sessions provide practical strategies to create inclusive environments and enhance support for neurodiverse learners.
While our workshops cover a broad range of topics, we are happy to tailor content to meet your specific needs.
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Beyond Words: Building Communication-Rich Classrooms/Childcares for Autistic Learners
This workshop is designed to support participants understand communication needs for autistic and neurodiverse learners. Participants will learn how to integrate best practice communication strategies into the classroom and across the school environment to create successful inclusion.
There are many different types of Alternate and Augmentative Communication Supports to help children with complex communication needs: this workshop will help participants develop confidence to implement a range of high and low-tech communication supports to help individual students to thrive.
About the Workshop
The following is covered in the workshop.
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Introduction to Total Communication: Explore its significance for neuro-diverse children and those with complex communication needs.
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Assessment and Planning: Learn techniques for assessing needs and creating tailored, inclusive environments.
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Natural Communication Strategies: Implement verbal cues, gestures, and visual supports to engage students.
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Low-Tech AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Tools: Overview of picture boards, communication books, and symbol cards.
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High-Tech AAC Solutions: Introduction to speech-generating devices and apps, with integration strategies.
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Building Collaborative Links: Strategies for building effective partnerships with a child's Speech Pathologists to enhance collaborative practice and support.
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Creating a Communication-Rich Environment: Design classrooms with multiple communication supports.
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Training and Support for Educators: Best practices for effective AAC tool use and ongoing professional development.
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Case Studies and Practical Examples: Real-world successes in implementing total communication strategies.
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Interactive Activities: Hands-on practice with AAC tools and environment development.
Target Audience
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Education Assistants.
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Early Childhood Educators.
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Teachers.
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School Psychologist.
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Allied Health Clinicians working in schools or childcares.
There will be lots of opportunities for problem solving individual students and creating an Action Plan for implementation post workshop
Gain a deeper understanding of autism and its impact on children in early learning years. Learn practical strategies for creating a neuro affirming / supportive & engaging early learning environment. Get connected to latest best practice research. Build your confidence.
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Thriving Together: Building Inclusive Learning Environments for Autistic Students
A foundational workshop to support you to create opportunities for children with neuro diverse learning needs to thrive.
Target Audience
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Education Assistants
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Early Childhood Educators
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Teachers
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School Psychologist
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Learn about the characteristics of autism and how they may impact learning and socialisation
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Strengths and Talents
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Dispelling myths and understanding facts
Early Identification and Intervention
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Recognise early signs of autism
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The importance of early education and curriculum access
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Real-life case studies of success
Strategies, Strategies, Strategies
Best practice in teaching children with Autism
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The essentials for best practice education
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Building a capable learning environment
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Communication Techniques
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Building play and social interaction skills
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Sensory Processing
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Supporting Curriculum access
Behavioural Strategies and Supports
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Understanding the why?
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A simple framework for understanding and supporting behaviour
Reflective Practice and Continuous Professional Development
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Reflect on key takeaways
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Explore ongoing professional development opportunities
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Set goals for implementation of action plan
Is this workshop right for your workplace?
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Gain a deeper understanding of autism and its impact on children in early primary years.
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Learn practical strategies for creating an inclusive and supportive early learning environment.
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Enhance your communication and behavioural support skills.
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Collaborate with peers and experts to build a network of support.
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Receive valuable resources and actionable plans to implement in your setting.
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Share your experience and build networks
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Teaching Through Play: Autism-Inclusive Strategies for Early Educators
Join us for this small group, evening workshop. This workshop will give participants the confidence to:
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Understand the importance of play.
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Strengths and challenges for play for Autistic and Neurodiverse learners.
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A framework for assessment of base line skills for play.
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How to integrate any Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology goals into your play goals.
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How to develop play goals to incorporate into the child’s individual program.
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How to support parents to practice play skill development at home.
Target Audience
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Education Assistants
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Early Childhood Educators
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Teachers
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School Psychologist
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Allied Health Clinicians working in schools or childcares
The participants will benefit from the workshop's focus on play, assessment, and integrating therapeutic goals into a child's developmental framework.
All the Participants will Receive
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Personalised Action Plan: Develop a post-workshop implementation guide.
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Workbook: Packed with resources and ideas.
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Certificate of Participation: Enhance your credentials.
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Sensory-Smart Classrooms: Creating Inclusive Environments for Autistic/Neurodiverse Learners
Understanding Autism and Sensory Processing
Explore autism spectrum disorders and gain insights into sensory processing challenges that impact classroom behaviour and learning.
Assessing Sensory Needs
Learn techniques to identify sensory processing issues and understand their role in classroom dynamics.
Using Sensory Profile Assessments
Discover how to use sensory profile assessment information to inform and develop individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student.
Building Collaborative Links
Strengthen partnerships across school and therapy, to enhance collaborative practice and ensure consistent assessment and implementation of sensory strategies across home and school.
Sensory-Friendly Classroom Design
Gain practical strategies for creating sensory-friendly spaces in the classroom/ childcare environment, with purposeful layouts, calming zones, and sensory break areas.
Practical Sensory Interventions
Explore a range of tools and techniques such as sensory breaks to support emotional regulation, managing and supporting sound, touch & movement sensitivity, how to support sensory seekers…. To ensure opportunities for maximum learning and participation
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for Educators, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, School Leaders, and Allied Health Professionals working in Early Childhood or Primary School settings. Participants will deepen their understanding of the Sensory Processing needs of autistic and neurodiverse learners, gaining practical tools to create inclusive environments tailored to sensory needs of all learners.
All Participants Will Receive
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Personalised Action Plan: Develop a post-workshop implementation guide.
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Workbook: Packed with resources and ideas.
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Certificate of Participation: Enhance your credentials
