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ASIA PACIFIC AUTISM CONFERENCE

On behalf of the Autism Association of Western Australia we have pleasure in inviting you to the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2011 (APAC 2011) which will take place from 8th to 10th September 2011 at the Burswood Resort in Perth, Western Australia.

A wide range of leading international and national speakers will come together to exchange ideas on current scientific findings and best-practice in working with children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Asia Pacific Autism Conference has developed as one of the most important international conferences on Autism in the southern hemisphere. It attracts leaders from the region and beyond, as well as families and carers.


APAC 2011 is hosted by the Autism Association of Western Australia, an organization recognized as a leader in the field, providing services across the lifespan to people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

The Conference is being planned in liaison with the Australian Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders, the national peak body providing advice to the Australian Government on issues affecting people with Autism and their families

We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Perth in September 2011 for what will be a memorable and rewarding experience.

Joan McKenna Kerr

Conference Chair

Chief Executive Officer

Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc); and

Director, Australian Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Parent and Playleader Information Night.

ARMADALE EARLY YEARS NETWORK PRESENTS 
PARENT AND PLAYLEADER INFORMATION NIGHT

When: Tuesday 29th June, 4.30 – 6.30pm

Where: Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove

Cost: FREE

RSVP: Tammi on 1300 135 373 by Monday 28th June – by 10 am for catering purposes.


 Crèche provided.


 Children will be given dinner.


 Tea and Coffee for Parents.


 Learn about Developmental Milestones and what you can do to help your child develop their speech and language.


 Ongoing information about the Talk Together Learn Forever Program, provided by your supervising Speech Pathologist, Fiona Cowman.

To join Armadale Early Years Network or email list please contact Charmaine Porter or Andrea Highman.
Email: cporter@communicare.org.au  or AHighman@communicare.org.au
 
"Western Australia is a better place to live if communities put their children first."

Early Years Learning Framework, A Vision For Children's Learning

Facilitator: Caroline Fewster
Accreditation Links : QIAS: 3 OSHC: 4 FDC: 3 EYLF Practice: Holictic Approaches, Assessment for Learning. EYLF Outcomes: All Outcomes
Level : 2
Cost : $25.00 or 4 staff for $80.00

Viewing young children as active participants in their own learning, creates new possibilities for educatorsto move beyond pre-concieved expectations about how children learn. The new Early Years Learning Framework encompasses a view of children's lives as characterised by Being, Belonging and Becoming.

This workshop offers early childhood educators the opportunities to discover and explore new possibilities for intergrating the EYLF into their practice to enable early childhood educators to:

• develop practical strategies to encourage early childhood educators to reflect on their vision for children's learning and their professional practice;
• increase understanding of theoretical approaches that underpin practioner beliefs of how children learn aligned to the EYLF;
• develop strategies to implement new possibilities for children's learning and development;
• increase early childhood educators reflective practicewithin early childhood settings;
• develop practical ideas for embarking on a journey of change; and
• strengthen ability to assess children's learning and development.

12th July, Arena Joondalup, Kennedya Dr, Joondalup

13th July, Armadale Arean, Crn Townley St & Forrest St, Armadale

14th July, Kulungah-Myah Family Centre, 136 Le Souef Dr, Kardinya

14th September, WMC Conference Centre, 44 MacDonald St, Kalgoorlie

CLAN WA—Victoria Park Workshops for Parents Term 3, 2010

Stop the Fighting


This 4 week workshop is on understanding sibling rivalry & provide parents with skills in dealing with conflict.

Wed. 4, 11, 18, 25 August 2010

6.30 – 9.00pm

Cost: $15.00

Willagee Community Centre, Cnr Archibald & Winnacott St, Willagee
Facilitator: Damian Walsh

Supported by City of Melville


Bouncing Back -

Building Resilience in Children


This 2 session workshop will help you develop your child’s resilience by enhancing what is working well.

Thurs. 12, 19 August 2010

9.30am – 12 noon
Cost: $10.00

Kulungah Myah Family Centre, 136 Le Souef Dr, Kardinya

Facilitator: Jo Hanley

Supported by City of Melville

Supported by City of Melville


How to talk so your kids will listen & listen so kids will talk


This 2 week workshop is designed to help improve your communication with your children.

Mon. 23, 30 August 2010

9. 30am—12 noon

Cost: $10.00

Gosnells Lotteries House, 2232C Albany Highway, Gosnells

Facilitator: Penny Spicer


1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching


This 3 week workshop looks at an effective discipline strategy for children.
Tues 31 Aug. 7, 14 September 2010

6.30 – 9.00pm

Cost: $10.00 for 3 weeks

CLAN WA Victoria Park, 2 Memorial Ave, Carlisle
Facilitators: Polly Walsh, Maxine McEwin

Supported by City of Melville

 
About Boys


A workshop for parents who want to understand their sons and guide their behaviour.

Thurs. 9 September 2010

6.30 – 9.00pm

Cost: $5.00

George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Rd. (cnr. Elderfield Rd) Karawara

Facilitator: Jayde Smith


The Mighty Toddler


This workshop assists parents in understanding why toddlers behave in seemingly negative ways & provides strategies to enable them to become more confident.

Thurs. 16 September 2010

9.30am—12 noon

Cost: $5.00

Canning River Eco Centre, Kent Street, Wilson
Facilitator: Danne Reynolds

For enquiries or bookings phone CLAN WA Victoria Park on 9472 9144
or email mary.p@clanwa.com.au

Bookings are essential. (These details are tentative – please check with office for confirmation.)

Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc) presents:

Tony Attwood - Advance Notice for August
A Seminar with Professor Tony Attwood

Tony is world renowned for his work with and writings about people with high functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. He is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Tony works in private practice in Brisbane and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. Tony has worked with over 2000 individuals of all ages with Asperger's syndrome. He presents engaging workshops for parents, professionals and individuals with Asperger's Syndrome internationally and is a prolific author of scientific papers and books on the subject. Tony’s latest book The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome (2006) is one of the primary texts on Asperger’s syndrome and is used globally.A dynamic speaker, Tony shares his great knowledge about and respect for those people on the Autism Spectrum, their parents, carers and associates.

Tony will be speaking in Perth on Monday August 30th 2010
Autism Association members register today for a 10% discount!

Tony Attwood Flyer for booking and payment by post or fax http://www.autism.org.au/useruploads/files/seminar_with_tony_attwood_current_flyer_2010.pdf

Register and pay online for Tony Attwood here
https://www.autism.org.au/seminars/book/seminar_id/26

For further information contact:  Maxine Marshall by phone: 9489 8900 / Email: maxinem@autism.org.au


Rita Jordan - Advance Notice for MayCompass Seminars in Association with the Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc) presents:

Current Understanding & Practice in Autism & Asperger Syndrome Across the Lifespan with Professor Rita Jordan

Rita Jordan is Emeritus Professor in Autism Studies at The University of Birmingham where she oversees the development professional development programs in Autism studies. She holds a BSc: Psychology, an MSc: Child Development, an MA: Linguistics, and a PhD in the area of Autism. Rita has established two journals in Autism (one of which she co-edited for 11 years) and is high demand speak on the topic throughout the world. In 2007 she received an OBE for her services to special needs education.

Rita will be speaking in Perth on Friday May 28th 2010

Autism Association members register today for a 10% discount!

Rita Jordan Flyer for booking and payment by post or fax
http://www.autism.org.au/useruploads/files/rita_jordan_flyer.pdf

For further information contact:
Maxine Marshall by phone: 9489 8900 / Email: maxinem@autism.org.au

We hope you can attend one or both of these exciting presentations.
Communicare SMIST.

REMINDER FOR ISA'S THAT NATIONAL ISS PROVIDER KU CHILDREN'S SERVICES IS VISITING ON 5TH MAY 2010

National ISS Provider KU Children's Services are attending WA between 4th May and 6th May. Communicare South Metro Inclusion Supprt Team have invited KU to attend our offices to answer some questions regarding KU Children's Services procedures and the ISA realationship with KU.

All Inclusion Support Agencies in WA are invited to attend Communicare on Wednesday the 5th May 2010 to meet with KU children Services representatives who have kindly accepted our invitation.

It would be beneficial to forward any questions/concerns to KU prior to their attendance.
We look forward to seeing you here at Communicare.

AUTISM HOUR

Don't forget Autism Hour this Friday April 30th 2010 at 9.00am.


Autism hour is on April 30 at 9:00am. During autism hour another family will have been given the news that their child has autism. And, by the end of the day six other sets of parents will have joined them. This happens every working day. There are 130 000 Australians with autism. Yet awareness for this devastating, lifelong disability is remarkably low. Autism Spectrum Australia need your help to change this. Send a message of support to people with autism and their families and take the pledge to spread the word about autism on 30 April. Help Autism Hour generate greater awareness by sharing this site with your family, friends & colleagues. http://www.autismhour.com.au/

Don’t know what to say? Don’t worry you can download Autism Spectrum Australia's fact sheet which has lots of info to help you.  http://autismhour.com.au/files/Autism-Fact-sheet.pdf

Find out more about autism at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/

You can also take part in drawtism in May. Go to the website to see how you can play pictionary with your friends and raise money and awareness for autism. http://www.drawtism.com.au/

Adding a link to these pages or adding them to your facebook or myspace page would also help spread the word.

Don't forget Autism Hour this Friday April 30th 2010 at 9.00am.