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Understanding and Supporting Students with Asperger's Syndrome

Presented by Sue Watts

Event Information DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Tuesday March 13th, 2012 * What is Asperger's Syndrome? * Diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome and Autism * Quick look at the assessment process * Common difficulties associated with Asperger's Syndrome * All children with Asperger's Syndrome are different * How students may present in class or at home * Differences between boys and girls * Difficulties in adolescence * Understanding the meltdowns * All behaviour is for a reason but which one! * Question time Wednesday March 14th, 2012 * Dealing with the challenging behaviour * Learn how to read and interpret the child's behaviour * Strategies using all the senses * Tips on making the classroom and school Asperger's Friendly * What to put in a NEP (IEP) * Question time

About the Presenter Sue Watts is a clinical psychologist who specialises in Difficulties in adolescence working with children and adolescents and particularly those diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has been involved in the diagnosis and management of challenging behaviours and other difficulties often associated with Asperger's syndrome for the last 8 years Thursday November 10th, 2011 and has 21 years of personal experience raising 2 All behaviour is for a reason but which one! Question time Dealing with the challenging behaviour children with Asperger's Syndrome. Sue endeavours to give the child, parents, and schools the understanding and insight into the social and emotional difficulties children with Asperger's Syndrome Tips on making the classroom and school cope with on a daily basis as well as providing schools with strategies to use in the class room so the child may better access the school environment and learn to the best of their cognitive ability.	Event Details DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
		March 13th & March 14th, 2012.

		9.30am - 3.30pm.

		The Lakes Resort, 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes, S.A. View Google Map

		Primary and Secondary Teachers and Education Support Staff. Health workers and parents also welcome.

		Price (inc. GST)One Day -$279 Both Days - $399 DOWNLOAD BROCHURE