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Presented by Gail PrestonAutism Spectrum Disorder: Inclusive classroom strategies to support success
AIRED ONTuesday Mar 17$100.00 (INC GST)Students with ASD can struggle with the day to day demands of the classroom. Each student will have individualised responses to the learning process and environment and therefore it is important for teachers to be well informed to support their inclusive classroom practice.
This webinar will:
– Review the diagnostic indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorder
– Look at the areas of challenge
– Review the inhibitors to learning
– Look at structuring the environment to assist learning and behavioural self management
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Presented by Gail PrestonBehaviour Management in Early Years Education
AIRED ONWednesday Mar 11$100.00 (INC GST)Children are faced with many emotions as they acquire the skills for understanding how to behave appropriately. It is the role of early educators to understand each child’s capacity to develop self-regulation skills and provide support and guidance, so children begin to manage their own behaviour.
This webinar will:
– Discuss the development of emotions leading to behaviour awareness
– Identify behaviour supports
– Explore the challenges of behaviour
– Discuss behavioural strategies for management
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Presented by Gail PrestonDifferentiated Instruction & UDL supporting all learners
AIRED ONWednesday Mar 4$100.00 (INC GST)When we talk about student learning, variability is the rule not the exception. Differentiated Instruction, Adjustments and UDL are approaches that address student needs. As educators we need to employ strategies to enable us to plan effective curricula for all students.
This webinar will:
– Discuss Differentiated Instruction
– Investigate Adjustments
– Discuss Universal Design for Learning
– Provide strategies to support learning
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Presented by Gail PrestonASD and Neurodiversity
AIRED ONTuesday Nov 11$100.00 (INC GST)Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of everyone, but it is often used in the context of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism spectrum disorder is linked to differences in social communication and often complex behavioural ideations, which are unique to each individual. As educators we need to be aware of neurodiversity and how it impacts students with ASD.
This webinar will:
– Review the indicators and DSM 5 criteria for ASD
– Identify associated behavioural indicators
– Identify the challenges of Executive Function
– Offer strategies for a strengths-based approach
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Presented by Gail PrestonGlobal Developmental Delay: Emergence, Diagnosis and Beyond
AIRED ONWednesday Aug 20$100.00 (INC GST)There are important developmental milestones that children reach in speech and language, cognition, social functioning, motor skills and daily living activities that assist them to achieve positive outcomes. Observations of these milestones may lead to a diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay and a future specific diagnosis.
This webinar will:
– Review the descriptors for diagnosis
– Discuss observations, respond to diagnosis and assist with further investigation
– Suggest strategies for support
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Presented by Gail PrestonLanguage Development in children aged 3 to 5 years
AIRED ONThursday Aug 7$50.00 (INC GST)Children’s language development will be individual but as educators we need to understand the developmental milestones and be proactive in discussing any concerns with parents to ensure success for each child.
This webinar will:
– Provide a general overview of young children’s language development
– Discuss how to communicate your observations to parents regarding possible language delays
– Discuss practical activities to encourage language development and learning
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Presented by Gail PrestonSupporting Behaviour Development in the Early Years
AIRED ONWednesday May 10$50.00 (INC GST)It is in the early childhood years that children develop skills for playing with their peers, responding appropriately to adults and the development of relationships. These skills are supported by the child’s emerging social skills, development of language, empathy and self-regulation.
This webinar will discuss:
– Supporting skill development through milestone achievements
– Targeting skills for development
– Suggest strategies for developing the foundations for success
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Presented by Gail PrestonIndividual Learning Plan: Writing, Implementing, Evaluating
AIRED ONTuesday Feb 7$50.00 (INC GST)Many of our diverse student learners are now supported by Individual Learning Plans to develop skills and guide learning.
This webinar will:
– Identify what an ILP is and the purpose of the plan
– Discuss the key principles for developing a plan
– Review the SMART Goal process
– Provide a template to guide your planning and implementation
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Presented by Gail PrestonLanguage Development in children aged 1 to 3 years
AIRED ONTuesday Feb 15$50.00 (INC GST)Children reach developmental milestones at different rates. As a child develops speech, language, and communication skills we need to keep a check of their progress towards these milestones.
This webinar will:
– Discuss speech and milestones at chronological progression points
– Identify the ‘red flags’ to monitor
– Present practical activities to encourage language development
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Presented by Gail PrestonReturning to School: Students Presenting with Anxiety
AIRED ONWednesday Feb 9$50.00 (INC GST)Many children are challenged by a return to school after a term break. Current events may have made this more complex for many children. As educators we need to be aware of the signs of anxiety and respond accordingly to support our students.
This webinar will:
– Discuss the current issues leading to possible anxiety
– Discuss the indicators of anxiety in children
– Look at how anxiety can affect learning
– Offer strategies for support teachers and students
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Presented by Gail PrestonBehaviour Triggers and ADHD
AIRED ONThursday Nov 4$50.00 (INC GST)Depending on a child’s presentation of ADHD it can be challenging to identify and learn how to manage the behaviours that will be specific however, as we as begin to understand the triggers, we can support our students.
This webinar will:
– Discuss the challenges of diagnosis
– Identify possible triggers for behaviour
– Offer strategies to create a supportive environment
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Presented by Gail PrestonBehaviour Triggers and ASD
AIRED ONWednesday Nov 3$50.00 (INC GST)The educational environment can pose many challenges for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder as they learn to cope with the changing elements of the environment.
This webinar will:
– Discuss the challenges of diagnosis
– Identify possible triggers for behaviour
– Offer strategies to create a supportive environment