Our ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) Professional Development Training can be delivered across the Greater Auckland area (and outside of Auckland by request)
Modules available:
- Understanding Autism
- What is ASD?
- What might ASD look like in the learning environment?
- How can we better support children on the Autism Spectrum?
- Sensory Differences
- What are sensory differences?
- What sensory sensitivities may affect autistic children & young people?
- What are our 3 “extra” senses?
- Practical tools & strategies for helping children to manage sensory sensitivities.
- Managing Anxiety
- What is anxiety?
- How does anxiety affect autistic children?
- Practical strategies & an anxiety “toolkit” to help manage/reduce anxiety & build resilience in children & young people
- Social Communication
- Why is social communication so different for autistic children?
- How to help children recognise emotions & social behaviour in themselves and others.
- How to teach & encourage social communication and interaction with others.
- How to support children with social communication at school, at home and in the community.
- How to use visuals, charts & apps to support social communication
- Behaviour – what is really going on?
- What is the function of “behaviour”? Understanding the “why”.
- Functional Analysis of Behaviour – what is really going on?
- Tips and strategies for positive behaviour support.
Our interactive education & training modules are specially tailored to meet the needs of:
- ECE Teachers & Teaching Professionals
- Primary School Teachers & Teaching Professionals
- Secondary School Teachers & Teaching Professionals
- Teacher Aides & Learning Assistants
- Community Organisations
- Healthcare & Mental Health Professionals
- Parents/Whanau/Caregivers
