Autism Events

We welcome you to our upcoming conference covering various topics on Autism Spectrum Disorder, aimed at health professionals and community groups including parents and teachers. Topics from our keynote speakers Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett, The diagnosis of ASD Level 1 in late childhood and adolescence. The male and female presentation of ASD Level 1. Differential and dual diagnosis. Strategies to navigate the stormy waters of adolescence. The daily challenges experienced by adolescents with ASD Level 1, Including: - Bullying and teasing - Sense of self - Friendships and sexuality - Emotion management - Learning profile

Is your preschooler or primary school aged child on the Autism spectrum? A free event for carers, includes morning tea and lunch.Here from guest speakers Anthea Naylor - educator and lecturer on video modelling, Frances Brennan - Speech Pathologist on improving communication, Raelene Dundon - Psychologist on managing meltdowns and Cristina Isaac - Autism educator on positive and practical strategies for home and the community. Stallholders will have resources for sale. This event is for parents and carers only.

Many parents and teachers are particularly annoyed when teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) because they learn differently from the average child. They may: - Lack of sufficient intrinsic motivation to learn spontaneously - No information and skills are available through observation - more time to repeat learning - difficult to adapt to learning in a group environment

Exploring the Challenges and Excellence in Down Syndrome and Autism

The Autism Society Philippines Angels Walk for Autism is an annual advocacy event that has been held since 2007. It has grown from 200 to 24,000 registered participants in 2018. Join ASP celebrate its 30th year and in helping build an Autism-OK Philippines #TRENTAgether! The pre-walk show will showcase the talent of persons with autism and celebrate the advocacy's accomplishments! Let's walk for public awareness, private sector involvement and inclusion of the autism agenda in government social development initiatives! Here's to acceptance, accommodation and inclusion!

LOCK IN THE DATE! Details are still to come but we have a date so please save it and we hope to see you there in support of autism awareness and acceptance.

This is a research proven treatment that works. In the Workshop, I will be training parents how to perform the massage. To qualify for the workshop, you must be a parent(s) to a child with autism and agree to give the child the 15-minute massage every day for 12 weeks. Your registration will only be approved upon review of the pre-screening forms that will be emailed to you when you register. You and/or the family member who plans to perform the massage on your child must have no major medical issues and your child should: - not be taking psychoactive Medic*tion or chelation therapy - not have additional neurological disability (e.g. cerebral palsy or uncontrolled seizures) - not have other intensive autism interventions planned to begin at the same time as QST email qst@edufirma.com or call Joyce at +6012-387-1120 for registration and more info

The annual two-day conference is a unique opportunity for professionals to discuss best practice and share learning. Hear the latest information from leading experts in the field and learn from case studies illustrating best practice. With three different seminar streams to choose from there is something for everyone, also why not attend our Autism Professionals Awards evening which recognises professionals and services who are leading the way in innovative autism practice.

Asanas for Autism and Special Needs – Yoga for Children with Special Needs Level 1 - 25 hour Yoga Alliance Registered course offers fun, hands-on and effective strategies for teaching yoga to children of diverse abilities. Participants will learn tools to support children ages 5-17 with self-regulation, body awareness, social skills, expression of difficult emotions, language and communication and so much more! Learn strategies, supports and modifications to teach yoga to children with ADD, ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, sensory integration difficulties, language processing difficulties, developmental delays, limited mobility, anxiety, behavioral challenges and more!

Hear how people with learning disabilities can be supported to maximise their life chances and fulfil their true potential

Regular monthly meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month. We can get to know each other and plan what we would like to do with the group going forward. Perhaps talk about some social activities in addition to the regular meetings.

This training course will give you a greater understanding of autism (including Asperger syndrome) and increase your confidence in your ability to manage your employee with autism effectively.

Panel discussion with the Centre for Brain Research around learning differences and autism. Speakers include Associate Professor Johanna Montgomery, Associate Professor Karen Waldie, Dr Jessie Jacobsen, and Dr Rosamund Hill. Registration through Eventbrite is essential to attend.

To take part as exhibitor (free) email jay@beretsmc.com or Whatsapp 055 2217171

Our new two-day training course is for autistic women who are in employment and want to increase their understanding of the potential complexities of the workplace. It will specifically focus on the challenges women face and their skills.

Dr Kevin Lee will be speaking about his latest research into the link between zinc-enriched diets and autism as well as his new research into human-based brain models for research.

One of the largest, FREE UK exhibitions dedicated to children and young adults up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs, their families, carers and the professionals who support them.

Understanding Autism with Dr Richard Eisenmajer, a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children and adults with autism. Followed by the lived experience of Elise Muller, autistic advocate passionate about mentoring and empowering women on the spectrum . Elise plays football for the VFLW Western Bulldogs and her story is very insightful.

Parent education and skills training are integral parts of Autism Partnership’s model of service and we believe that parent involvement and ability to help their child are essential for obtaining the best long-term outcome for a child. In this coming March 2019, AP will be conducting a Parent Training Workshop in Hong Kong for parents with children with ASD. In this 3-days workshop, parents will learn and apply hands-on skills including developing appropriate reinforcers, increasing spontaneous communication and using reinforcement to increase appropriate behaviours skills. Parents will also be applying and practising skills with different children under the guidance of our Program Supervisor.