General Family Workshops are presented in a group that aims to develop the participants’ understanding relating to the autism spectrum. Presented by experienced professionals from across different teams within the organisation, and with individuals on the autism spectrum, participants will develop a greater understanding of many topics through interactive, engaging and practical workshops. For free sessions, participants must either be autistic or be a partner or a family member of someone on the spectrum.

In Focus Family Workshops are unique workshops presented to small groups of participants by relevant therapists, which allows for specific questions and scenarios to be discussed. Sessions focus on a specific topic and aim to develop the participants’ knowledge and understanding of that topic, and provide participants with tailored strategies that can be used, and relevant to the participants’ setting.

NDIS funding may be used to access these workshops. Please register online and complete all additional questions regarding your, or your child/ren’s/family members, NDIS plan.

The Autism SA team will follow up if any additional information is required.

This workshop is specifically designed for parents who have a child currently attending high school, or are starting high school in 2020. This session will be presented by an Autism Consultant with extensive experience in teaching in the high school setting, as well as working as a additional needs coordinator in both the government and Catholic sectors.

The following topics to be covered in the session include:

• What to expect;

• Who to talk to at high school;

• What support your child might be eligible to access at school;

• Preparing your child for the transition from primary to high school;

• Creating and implementing systems to support academic expectations – learning new routines, use of organisational folders, assignment break down, and recording homework;

• Bullying prevention and strategies;

• Anxiety and stress management;

• What to do if things are not going well; and

• Post school pathways – transition from school to tertiary study/employment/other e.g Day Options.