Positive Partnerships are running a FREE government funded autism workshop for parents/carers in Huonville.
This workshop is for parents, unpaid carers, grandparents, and kinship carers to learn about autism and ways to strengthen the partnership between home and school. (Please note: your child does not need a formal diagnosis for you to attend).
Dates: Thu 28 AUG
Time: 9.15-3pm
Location: Huonville Town Hall
Learn about:
The diversity of autism
- examines parent’s knowledge of autism and how autism directly impacts their child at home and school
- investigates a range of practical strategies to use at home and school to improve learning outcomes
Understanding Sensory Processing
- Explores sensory processing and the unique differences autistic individuals may have with processing information from their senses.
- Shares some strategies that can assist people to cope with sensory input and meet their sensory needs.
Working in partnerships
- examines ways for parents to strengthen partnerships between home, school and community
- increases awareness of support and services for families and how they can be accessed
- explores ways parents can advocate more effectively for their child’s needs
- helps parents develop a plan for moving forward
Free morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For more information and to register, please click HERE