Critical Agendas

Presented by Dr Margaret McFarlane

Event Information  6.5 pd hrs

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The aim of this workshop is that participants return to school with
practical as well as theoretical understanding of teaching students
with Asperger's syndrome, and with a plan that can be used with
their students. This workshop will use a problem-based learning
format. Margaret will present her own cases for discussion, but
would also like participants to be prepared to talk about (deidentified)
students they work with, to help develop real-world
formulations and intervention plans.

• What is Asperger's Syndrome?
• Diagnostic and assessment procedures
• What identification processes can mean for school staff.
• Common difficulties associated with Asperger's Syndrome and how it looks at different ages
• Mental Health risks for children and young people with Asperger's.

• What resources are available
• in schools to address these risks.
• Supporting the student with
• Asperger's Syndrome to access curriculum
• Creating contexts for social learning

About the Presenter

Dr. Margaret McFarland is an educational and
developmental psychologist and registered teacher. Her
PhD is in cognitive and behavioural family therapy. She
has worked with families, children and young people in
school and health care contexts as a practitioner, senior
practitioner and manager. This work includes
identification of students with Asperger's Syndrome,
assisting with the learning problems that can occur for
such students, supporting their social-emotional
development through individual counseling and providing
support to families and school regarding social access
and behaviour management

Event Details

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Wednesday March 7th, 2012

9.00am - 3.30pm (Reg. from 8.30am )

The Pavilion Function Centre,
Breakfast Creek, Qld

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$259 (inc. GST)