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Autistic Spectrum Disorder; What it means and How to help!
Welcome to our ParenTalk short course on Autistic Spectrum Disorder and what that means for you, your family, and your child. Join us here where you will learn about what the diagnosis and about developments in Neurodiversity. We will discuss effective strategies for supporting communication, social and emotional development. You will also gain valuable insights into where the support is, how to support your child’s sensory needs and how school and early intervention settings can support you. This course is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators alike.
This course is delivered over 3 x 45-minute modules.
Content is on-demand and includes:
Video, PowerPoint, Audio and Downloadable Resources.
Course Description:
Module 1 – Understanding the ASD Diagnosis
We will talk about:
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What Autistic Spectrum Disorder means
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Developments in Neurodiversity and how these developments will support your child
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Where the supports are and how early intervention settings and school can help your child’s development
Module 2 – Supporting Communication
You will learn:
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About the importance of communication for your child
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How you can support your child to develop communication skills
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How to help with building your child’s communication repertoire
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What you can do if your child is showing frustration
Module 3 – Supporting Social, Emotional and Sensory Development
You will learn:
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How to support your child’s social development
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How to support your child’s emotional development
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How to support your child’s sensory needs
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