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Presented by Gail PrestonManaging Behaviours of Challenge in the OSHC program
AIRED ONWednesday Sep 2$100.00 (INC GST)Behaviours of challenge can be demonstrated by all children. Within the OSHC (Out of School Hours Care) program there can be several behaviours of challenge that we need to be aware of due to the presenting conditions of many children.
This webinar will:
– Discuss the conditions that can present behaviour challenges
– Review the OSHC environmental triggers
– Offer strategies to support children to self-manage within the OSHC program
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Presented by Gail PrestonADHD and ASD in the OSHC program
AIRED ONTuesday Sep 1$100.00 (INC GST)Children present with diversity in our programs. ADHD and ASD require us to understand the unique presentation of the children attending the OSHC (Out of School Hours Care) program and how we can support all children.
This webinar will:
– Provide an overview of ADHD and ASD
– Discuss the behaviours of challenge across the OSHC age groups
– Offer strategies to support children in the inclusive OSHC program
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Presented by Gail PrestonSelective Mutism
AIRED ONWednesday Aug 26$50.00 (INC GST)Many children present as shy and choose where and with whom they will speak. Selective Mutism is, however, a childhood disorder demonstrated by an inability to speak in certain circumstances.
This webinar will:
– Review the criteria for diagnosis
– Consider possible causes
– Discuss behavioural characteristics
– Offer strategies for support
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Presented by Gail PrestonUnderstanding Autism Spectrum Disorder & ADHD in the early education centre
AIRED ONTuesday Aug 18$100.00 (INC GST)Young children with ASD and/or ADHD can struggle with interpreting the expectations of the early childhood centre. If educators have insights into the challenges faced by their young children they can plan for success.
This webinar will:
– Provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
– Look at the areas of challenge and provide strategies for management
– Provide strategies to support behavioural and learning challenges
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Presented by Gail PrestonUnderstanding Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia
AIRED ONWednesday Aug 12$50.00 (INC GST)A specific learning disability that affects a student’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts, Dyscalculia has implications for students across curriculum areas. Dyspraxia, a disorder that is characterised by difficulty in muscle control, which causes problems with movement and coordination, language and speech, can affect learning outcomes.
This webinar will:
– Provide an overview of dyscalculia and dyspraxia
– Identify the signs and symptoms
– Provide teaching strategies to support students to engage in learning
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Presented by Gail PrestonUnderstanding Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
AIRED ONTuesday Aug 11$50.00 (INC GST)Dyslexia, a specific learning disability that affects reading and related language based processing skills and Dysgraphia, a specific learning disability that affects a student’s handwriting ability and fine motor skills, can pose significant challenges for a student regarding the day to day demands of learning.
This webinar will:
– Provide an overview of dyslexia and dysgraphia
– Identify the signs and symptoms
– Provide teaching strategies to support students to engage in learning
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Presented by Gail PrestonOppositional Defiant Disorder: Understanding your students
AIRED ONWednesday Aug 5$50.00 (INC GST)Oppositional Defiant Disorder may have a significant impact upon the learning environment and the students’ ability to maintain access to the curriculum.
This webinar will:
– Review the criteria for diagnosis of ODD
– Discuss each area of criteria and how it relates to your students
– Suggest strategies for day-to-day management
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Presented by Gail PrestonObsessive Compulsive Disorder: Understanding your students
AIRED ONTuesday Aug 4$50.00 (INC GST)Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can have a major impact upon the students’ ability to maintain access to all aspects of learning and the learning environment.
This webinar will:
– Review the criteria for diagnosis of OCD
– Discuss each area of criteria and how it relates to your students
– Suggest strategies for day-to-day management
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Presented by Gail PrestonPathological Demand Avoidance: ASD and ADHD
AIRED ONTuesday Jun 2$100.00 (INC GST)Pathological Demand Avoidance is a profile of symptoms associated with ASD and ADHD. PDA is best understood as an anxiety driven need to be in control and avoid other’s demands and expectations. As an emerging presentation, we as educators need to consider specific strategies to support children and adolescents.
This webinar will:
– Discuss an emerging presentation
– Provide an overview of profile symptoms
– Discuss links to Executive Function
– Key approaches to support the child
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Presented by Gail PrestonADHD and Neurodiversity
AIRED ONWednesday May 27$100.00 (INC GST)Neurodiversity acknowledges that there is variation in how individual’s brains function. Each of us is unique in how we perceive and respond to the world. Students with ADHD can present with challenges of inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity or all three components. As educators we need to be aware of the neurodiversity presentation of those with ADHD.
This webinar will:
– Review the indicators and DSM 5 criteria for ADHD
– Identify associated behavioural indicators
– Identify the challenges of Executive Function
– Offer strategies for a strengths-based approach
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Presented by Gail PrestonPathological Demand Avoidance in the early education centre
AIRED ONTuesday May 19$100.00 (INC GST)Children with Autism and/or ADHD, who have a PDA profile often display distinctive characteristics compared to other children’s neurodiverse presentations. Awareness and tailored support plans put in place in the early years can significantly improve outcomes in wellbeing and future success.
This webinar will:
– Look at the key characteristics of a PDA profile
– Discuss associated behavioural presentations
– Offer an approach to support the child, family and staff
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Presented by Gail PrestonAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Classroom Behaviour
AIRED ONWednesday Mar 18$100.00 (INC GST)Students with ADHD can experience times of complex behaviours that impact on a classroom. By understanding the challenges faced by our students we can adjust the teaching and learning environment to aid access to an inclusive curriculum.
This webinar will:
– Provide an overview to ADHD
– Look at the signs and symptoms
– Identify areas of difficulty
– Provide teaching strategies for the primary and secondary classrooms