Live Webinars
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Interact with other participants and the presenter while meeting your professional learning needs. Simply register for the event you’re interested in and all the information will be sent to you via email to access the webinar.
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Feb 18
Presented by Gail Preston What is Autism Spectrum Disorder and how does it affect students?
Monday Feb 184:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Individuals with a diagnosis of ASD see the world differently and may require varying degrees of adaptions to help them manage their day.
This webinar will:
– Review the criteria for diagnosis
– Discuss each area of criteria and how it relates to your students
– Look at areas of comorbidity
– Discuss strategies for intervention
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Feb 20
Presented by Gail Preston What is ADHD and how does it affect students?
Wednesday Feb 204:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Recent research has indicated that executive function skills in children and adolescents with ADHD has a considerable impact on learning.
This webinar will:
– Provide an overview to ADHD
– Look at the signs and symptoms
– Look at the importance of executive function
– Discuss teaching strategies to support the day to day functioning
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Feb 21
Presented by Gail Preston What is Intellectual Disability and how does it impact upon students?
Thursday Feb 214:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Intellectual disability affects individuals differently in regard to cognitive function, communication capabilities, socialisation and with daily living functions.
This webinar will:
– Review the criteria for Intellectual Disability
– Review the categories and implications for each
– Look at possible causes
– Discuss how a child might present
– Briefly look at behaviour
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Feb 26
Presented by Gail Preston Transition to Primary School - Supporting students with diverse needs
Tuesday Feb 264:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Transition to school can be exciting or a possibly stressful time for children and families of those with diverse needs.
This webinar will:
– Look at what the research tells us about this initial transition phase
– How to form a successful parent/school relationship to support transition
– Effective transition practices to support inclusion
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Feb 27
Presented by Gail Preston Transition to Secondary School - Supporting students with diverse needs
Wednesday Feb 274:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Transitioning to secondary school can be daunting for some students as they navigate the vastness and complexity of a new system.
This webinar will:
– Look at the key elements to transition
– Examine success indicators
– Discuss ongoing support through the secondary years
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Mar 6
Presented by Gail Preston Language Development in children aged 3 to 5 years
Wednesday Mar 64:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Children acquire language milestones at different rates however, sometimes as practitioners we might be the first to see areas of concern.
This webinar will provide you with:
– A general overview of young children’s language development
– Communicating your observations to parents regarding possible language delays
– Practical activities and resources to encourage language development and learning
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Mar 7
Presented by Gail Preston Global Developmental Delay
Thursday Mar 74:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)There are important developmental milestones for children to achieve in the areas of speech and language, cognition, social functioning, motor skills and daily living activities that assist them to achieve positive outcomes.
This webinar will:
– Review the descriptors for diagnosis
– Discuss the causes
– Look at areas affected
– Suggest strategies for support
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Mar 13
Presented by Gail Preston The Importance of Play for Young Children
Wednesday Mar 134:00 pm-5:00 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Play has an essential role in children’s learning, it has many elements such as engagement in make-believe, social interaction and the development of early language and problem solving skills.
This webinar will:
– Look at how play develops
– Structured and unstructured play
– Engaging toddlers and pre-schoolers in play
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Mar 14
Presented by Gail Preston Autism Spectrum Disorder and Girls
Thursday Mar 144:30 pm-5:30 pm$50.00 (INC GST)Girls are often diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder later than boys, why is this and what can be done?
This webinar will:
– Look at the research into ASD and girls
– Understand the possible profile of girl with ASD
– Examine why ASD is currently underdiagnosed in girls