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Where: Morley Noranda Recreation Club, 85 McGilvray Avenue, Noranda WA
When: 23 January 2019
Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 3.00pm
Presenter: Dolly Bhargava
Contact: Email: behaviourzen@mail.com
Registration close: 21st December 2018
ASSESSING, PREVENTING AND MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
Introduction to challenging behaviour - Causes of challenging behaviours -Internalised and externalised challenging behaviours -Utilising the positive behaviour support framework to identify proactive, active and reactive strategies for school, home and community.
Where: Morley Noranda Recreation Club, 85 McGilvray Avenue, Noranda WA
When: 24 January 2019
Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 3.00pm
Presenter: Dolly Bhargava
Contact: Email: behaviourzen@mail.com
Registration close:
Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder -Social, emotional, motor, cognitive, sensory, communication needs of individuals with Autism -Strategies to address the needs and -Develop their skills at school, home and in the community
When: 25 January 2019
Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 3.00pm
Presenter: Dolly Bhargava
Contact: Email: behaviourzen@mail.com
Registration close:
Developing Emotional Regulation Skills in Individuals with Anxious, Oppositional and Aggressive Behaviours
Development of emotions -Understanding anxious, oppositional and aggressive behaviour -Effectively responding to anxious, oppositional & aggressive behaviour -Developing emotional regulation skills at school, home & community
Where: Morley Noranda Recreation Club, 85 McGilvray Avenue, Noranda WA
When: 29 January 2019
Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 3.00pm
Presenter: Dolly Bhargava
Contact: Email: behaviourzen@mail.com
Registration close:
Dysphagia Disorders Survey Workshops as designed by
Dr Justine Joan Sheppard
Deakin is proud to present these workshops as developed by world-renowned scholar and researcher in feeding and swallowing disorders, Dr Justine Joan Sheppard. We will offer the certification workshop for the revised 2013 edition of DDS, DMSS, CRA and PRA. Two other workshops Understanding and improving swallowing and feeding function in children and adults with I/DD: Transition to safe, mature skills and Understanding and treating swallowing and feeding disorders in children with cerebral palsy will be held on subsequent days between 11 and 13 February 2019.
Where: Deakin Downtown, Collins Street, Melbourne
When: 11 February 2019
Time: Starting at 09.15 am - Finishing at 4.30pm
Presenter: Prof. Susan Balandin and Dr Kate Anderson
Contact: Email: hsd-shortcourses@deakin.edu.au
Cost: A special early bird rate of $350 each , or $1000 rate for 3 days is available
Registration close: 28 January 2019
Kids Chat 2 You workshops
Find the right communication aid for your child
At Kids Chat 2 You, we provide communication aids, such as books, picture-based timetables, social stories and apps for children with complex communication needs.
Book your free workshop!
More info at bit.ly/kidschat2you
Two Day Introductory PODD Workshop
The two day workshop provides participants with an understanding of the theory and practice related to Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication systems. PODD systems assist people with complex communication needs to learn to understand and use language to enable autonomous communication. This workshop will enable participants to learn how to use the PODD templates to customise PODD resources and to implement PODD everyday at home, school and in the community.When: 22nd February 2019
Where: Sydney Workshop, Royal Rehab - Blunt & Schardt Conference Rooms, 225 Morrison Road, Ryde, NSW, 2112
Presenter: Harriet Korner
Cost: $500 Full rate by 12 February, $450 Early Bird by 12th January
Contact: hkorner@netspace.net.au
PODD Alternative Access One Day Workshop
The focus of this workshop is on PODD communication books designed for individuals who cannot point directly to a display with their hands. The content will build on the information relating to the purpose, design principles, intervention strategies and use of PODD communication books covered in the two-day introductory workshop. Note: Completion of a two-day PODD introductory workshop is a pre-requisite for this course. More information and registration details can be found at www.interactivespeech.com.au
When: 25th February 2019
Time: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Where: Perth
Registration: yvette@interactivespeech.com.au closes 08th February 2019
Presenter: Gayle Porter & Yvette Theodorsen
Cost: $275 inc gst (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Contact: Yvette Theodorsen : yvette@interactivespeech.com.au
PODD for Speech Generating Devices One Day Workshop The focus of this workshop is the design features of PODD pagesets to suit speech generating devices. The content will build on the information relating to the purpose, design principles, intervention strategies and use of PODD communication books covered in the two-day introductory workshop. Note: Completion of a two-day PODD introductory workshop is a pre-requisite for this course.More information and registration details can be found at www.interactivespeech.com.au When: 26th February 2019 Time: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Where: Perth Registration: yvette@interactivespeech.com.au closes 08th February 2019 Presenter: Gayle Porter & Yvette Theodorsen Cost: $275 inc gst (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) Contact: Yvette Theodorsen : yvette@interactivespeech.com.au |
Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Information Session
Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
When: 5th March 2019
Time: Starting at 09.30 am - Finishing at 11.00 am
Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre
Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au
Cost: Free
Registration close: 26th February 2019
Positive Behaviour Support Training Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre What this space for more information shortly. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 29th April 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Registration close: 22nd April 2019 |
Talking Mats Foundation Workshop (Two Half Day Sessions) Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre This two day workshop (Friday 15th March & Thursday 28th March) will focus on supporting people who have little or no speech to meaningfully engage, control and contribute to discussions utilising a conversation strategy known as TalkingMatsTM. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 15th March 2019 Time: Starting at 01.00 pm - Finishing at 4.00 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $400 Registration close: 8th March 2019 |
Better Communication to Positively support people with a disability who have behaviours of concern. Individuals who have difficulty communicating with others may use behaviours that are a concern to themselves and those around them. In this workshop you will learn the importance of recognising and understanding an individual’s communication skills when completing a Functional Behaviour Assessment, and developing a Positive Behaviour Support Plan. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 22nd March 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 15th March 2019 |
Meaningful Planning for people with Complex Needs Details to be provided shortly. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 2nd April 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 26th March 2019 |
Easy English Introduction This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the basic skills in writing documents in Easy English for people with non-functional literacy. Techniques to make your written language accessible will be explored. You will have the opportunity to put this knowledge into practise, with the expert assistance of the trainer. Other aspects of developing your document into Easy English will be introduced. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 8th April 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 1st April 2019 |
Disability Awareness Training Details to be provided shortly. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 11th April 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 4th April 2019 |
Got a Communication System, now what? How to support AAC needs?
Are you working with someone who doesn’t use speech to communicate? Are you looking for practical ideas and tips to use a communication book with a child?
Do you know where to start with an adult who uses an iPad to communicate? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) uses other ways of communicating, including communication books (for example, PODD) and high tech systems (for example, a Minspeak device or Proloquo2Go on an iPad). This workshop will cater to ANYONE who supports individuals using ANY comprehensive AAC system. A comprehensive system means that people can use it across the day to communicate many different messages to many different people. This workshop will be practical and you will leave with new ideas and strategies to get started straight away!Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
When: 14th May 2019
Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm
Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre
Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au
Cost: $330
Registration close: 7th May 2019
Better communication to positively support people with a disability who have behaviours of concern.
Individuals who have difficulty communicating with others may use behaviours that are a concern to themselves and those around them. In this workshop you will learn the importance of recognising and understanding an individual’s communication skills when completing a Functional Behaviour Assessment, and developing a Positive Behaviour Support Plan.
Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
When: 27th May 2019
Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm
Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre
Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au
Cost: $330
Registration close: 20th May 2019
AAC for Clinicians Details shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 13th June 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 6th June 2019 |
Counselling and Complex Communication Needs Details shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 20th June 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close:13th June 2019 |
Talking Mats Foundation Workshop (Two Half Day Sessions) This two day workshop (Monday 24th June and Monday 22nd July) will focus on supporting people who have little or no speech to meaningfully engage, control and contribute to discussions utilising a conversation strategy known as TalkingMatsTM. Through video interaction guidance, participants will practice the TalkingMatsTM framework and have an opportunity to reflect on their skills to support people who have little or no speech to co-design plans and effectively make their own decisions.Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 24th June 2019 Time: Starting at 01.00 pm - Finishing at 4.300pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $400 Registration close: 17th June 2019 |
Talking Mats Foundation Workshop (Two Half Day Sessions) This two day workshop (Friday 13th and Friday 27th) will focus on supporting people who have little or no speech to meaningfully engage, control and contribute to discussions utilising a conversation strategy known as TalkingMatsTM. Through video interaction guidance, participants will practice the TalkingMatsTM framework and have an opportunity to reflect on their skills to support people who have little or no speech to co-design plans and effectively make their own decisions. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122When: 13th September 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 6th September 2019
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Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Information Session Details provided Shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 25th July 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 11.00 am Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: Free Registration close: 18th July 2019 |
Ipads for Communication Details shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 30th July 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 23rd July 2019 |
Positive Behaviour Support Training Details Provided shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 15th August 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 8th August 2019 |
Visual Supports and Social Stories Details to be provided shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 26th August 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 19th August 2019 |
Better communication to positively support people with a disability who have behaviours of concern Individuals who have difficulty communicating with others may use behaviours that are a concern to themselves and those around them. In this workshop you will learn the importance of recognising and understanding an individual’s communication skills when completing a Functional Behaviour Assessment, and developing a Positive Behaviour Support Plan.Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 12th September 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 5th September 2019 |
Talking Mats Foundation Workshop (Two Half Day Sessions) This two day workshop (Friday 13th and Friday 27th) will focus on supporting people who have little or no speech to meaningfully engage, control and contribute to discussions utilising a conversation strategy known as TalkingMatsTM. Through video interaction guidance, participants will practice the TalkingMatsTM framework and have an opportunity to reflect on their skills to support people who have little or no speech to co-design plans and effectively make their own decisions. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122When: 13th September 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 6th September 2019 |
Speak up and be Safe from Abuse Training Details to be provided shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122When: 20th September 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 13th September 2019 |
Disability Awareness Training Details to be provided shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 3rd October 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 26th September 2019 |
Easy English Introduction This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the basic skills in writing documents in Easy English for people with non-functional literacy. Techniques to make your written language accessible will be explored. You will have the opportunity to put this knowledge into practise, with the expert assistance of the trainer. Other aspects of developing your document into Easy English will be introduced. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 11th October 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 4th October 2019 |
Got a Communication System, now what? How to support AAC needs? Are you working with someone who doesn’t use speech to communicate? Are you looking for practical ideas and tips to use a communication book with a child? Do you know where to start with an adult who uses an iPad to communicate? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) uses other ways of communicating, including communication books (for example, PODD) and high tech systems (for example, a Minspeak device or Proloquo2Go on an iPad). This workshop will cater to ANYONE who supports individuals using ANY comprehensive AAC system. A comprehensive system means that people can use it across the day to communicate many different messages to many different people. This workshop will be practical and you will leave with new ideas and strategies to get started straight away!Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 29th October 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30 pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 22nd October 2019 |
Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Information Session Details provided Shortly Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 When: 15th November 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 11.00 am Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: Free Registration close: 8th November 2019 |
Talking Mats Foundation Workshop (Two Half Day Sessions) This two day workshop (Friday 6th and Friday 20th) will focus on supporting people who have little or no speech to meaningfully engage, control and contribute to discussions utilising a conversation strategy known as TalkingMatsTM. Through video interaction guidance, participants will practice the TalkingMatsTM framework and have an opportunity to reflect on their skills to support people who have little or no speech to co-design plans and effectively make their own decisions. Where: Scope Hawthorn - Level 2, 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122When: 6th December 2019 Time: Starting at 09.00 am - Finishing at 4.30pm Presenter: Scope's Communication & Inclusion Resource Centre Contact: Email: circ@scopeaust.org.au Cost: $330 Registration close: 29th November 2019 |
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