Autism SA has a highly experienced and diverse training team which includes consultants, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and facilitators who have extensive experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum in a range of settings.

General Workshops are designed to give participants a better understanding of autism. These sessions present a broad range of effective strategies that participants can use to improve their practice when working with individuals on the spectrum. These workshops are suited to participants who have not attended previous Autism SA workshops.

In Focus Workshops are designed for participants who have a good general knowledge and understanding of autism. These sessions are for those wanting to enhance their professional practice by developing skills to support individuals in specific areas relating to autism. It is recommended that participants first attend a General Workshop prior to attending an In Focus Workshop.

This In Focus Workshop is designed for professionals who have a sound understanding of autism and want specific, relevant and practical strategies in the area of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) planning, specifically when supporting an individual on the autism spectrum. Lead by Autism SA’s Senior Behaviour Practitioner, this workshop develops participants’ understanding and skills in identifying and managing behaviours of concern through an interactive, hands-on workshop.

This workshop will cover:

Positive Behaviour Support Frameworks;
Functional behaviour assessments;
Data collection;
Understanding behaviour;
Identifying the function of a particular behaviour;
Planning interventions; and
Practical, realistic strategies to use in a range of settings.

It is recommended participants wishing to attend this workshop also attend ‘The Escalation Curve: what to do when an individual on the spectrum is escalating’.

All participants will receive a certificate with the workshop title, the number of hours and will state that the training links to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (where appropriate).