Transition Strategies for Students on the Autism Spectrum Seminar
Posted: 26th Apr
Transition Strategies for Students on the Autism Spectrum Seminar
Werribee | Moonee Ponds | Melton | Sunshine
Seminar Outline:
Jeanette Purkis presents
o Post-school transition strategies for students on the autism spectrum (tertiary study and employment)
o Strategies to support autistic students
o Autism - what you need to know, Do’s and Don’ts,
o Aspiration and resilience building
Penny Robinson - as someone who has ‘been there, done that’, and successfully transitioned to tertiary education – and out the other side into employment, Penny will share this journey with you.
- Q&A ‘You can’t ask that!’ style
- Info pack/helpful hints
Who should come? Career Advisor/Coach, Disability Employment Consultants, Support Staff, Teachers, Disability Liaison Officer/Advisor, Integration Coordinator, Tutors, Teacher Consultant, Disability Officer, Teachers’ Aide.
The Presenters:
Jeanette Purkis
Jeanette is an author, public speaker and autism advocate who has a diagnosis of Autism spectrum condition and atypical schizophrenia. She is the author of three books on elements of autism, hosts an internet radio show. Jeanette is a prolific public speaker and has presented at a variety of events since 2005, including for TEDx Canberra, and as a keynote presenter at the Aspect Autism in Education Conference and the Victorian Autism Conference in 2016. Jeanette facilitates a support group for women on the autism spectrum in Canberra and was the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year.
Penny Robinson
Penny is a Lecturer at Monash University, teaching Biostatistics. She is also a speaker and ambassador for the I CAN Network. Penny will share her personal experience of living with Aspergers Syndrome.
You can choose your most convenient location, day and time:
Werribee - Click here to register for Werribee Seminar
Date: Thursday 3 May
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Kelly Park Centre
Moonee Ponds - Click here to register for Moonee Ponds Seminar
Date: Thursday 3 May
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Location: The Clocktower Centre
Melton - Click here to register for Melton Seminar
Date: Friday 4 May
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Bridge Road Community Centre
Sunshine - Click here to register for Sunshine Seminar
Date: Friday 4 May
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Location: Visy Cares Hub (behind Sunshine Library)
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