ASSN Guest Speaker Event - Wed 13 June 2012

Joanne Webber, Inclusive Development Officer at CBM, will be joining us to talk about education and employment pathways for individuals with Asperger Syndrome.

Harnessing student capacity and realising potential in individuals with Aspergers is crucial for any individual and parent regardless of age and stage in life. This session will support the journey towards identification of capacity, pathways and services when planning further education and employment options.

Topics to be covered:

• student success stories
• tips on harnessing skills and abilities
• subject and course selection
• TAFE and University services for students with Asperger Syndrome
• Employment pathways and services

Joanne Webber has over 15 years experience in education and employment for people with disabilities. With post graduate qualifications in secondary education and careers counselling, she is committed to fostering access to opportunities which enhance skills and interests of people from all disability groups. Joanne has been responsible for tertiary transition camps, seminars, presentations and the development of resources such as the 'Aspirations' tertiary transition CD for students with Asperger Syndrome.  

When:  7:30-9:30 pm Wednesday 13th June 2012

Where:  The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Rd, Blackburn.  Parking is available at the rear, via Solwood Lane

Cost:   $10 for member, $15 for non-members

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ASSN Northern Parents & Carers Support Group - 26 June 2012

This group is for parents and carers of pre and primary school aged children with Asperger Syndrome / high-functioning autism. 

Meetings are held monthly on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm. Dates for the rest of the year are:

• Tuesday 26 June with guest speaker Claire Albano, Occupational Therapist: Chatterbox Therapy Services Macleod to talk about sensory processing and integration (followed by Q&A session)
• Tuesday 24 July
• Tuesday 28 August
• Tuesday 25 September
• Tuesday 23 October
• Tuesday 27 November

Venue:  Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir 3073  (cnr Cuthbert Road & Strathmerton Street)

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lisa Petersen on 0430 724 910 or email northern@assnvic.org.au

Tea and coffee will be provided.

ASSN Guest Speaker Event - 15 August 2012

Nelle Frances is a special needs educator with over 17 years experience working with children with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome of all ages. She authored the Ben and His Helmet book series written especially for children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). These social stories are set in mainstream classrooms and offer positive problem-solving strategies to assist children with ASC to navigate their world.

Nelle is the parent of a 21 year old son with ASC. She voluntarily facilitates a Social Group for adults (18–35) on the Autism Spectrum who meet every 3 weeks. Nelle regularly delivers her Professional Development Sensory Detective™ workshop to schools and libraries.

Her website www.aspergerchild.com offers resources, strategies and links on Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome for health care workers, therapists, parents and teachers. Nelle’s philosophy is that the sensory information processing difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions drive the behaviours displayed by children on the Spectrum, in particular meltdown behaviours.

Her talk will provide information and evidence on how/why this occurs, which will lead you to a better understanding of the origin of the behaviours displayed by children with an ASC. She will also show you how to become “Sensory Detectives” to find triggers to behaviours.

DATE:             Wednesday, 15^th August 2012

TIME:           7.30—9.30 pm, followed by a light supper

VENUE:        MS Society Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn

(Parking is available at the rear - enter off Solwood Lane). Melway 47 J10

COST:          ASSN Vic members:                  ■$10 single    Non-members:             ■$15 single*     

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ASSN Guest Speaker Event - 10 October 2012

For our October Event we will have a panel of adults with Asperger Syndrome discussing aspects of their lives.  

When:  Wednesday 10th October 2012 7:30-9:30 pm

Where:  The MS Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Rd, Blackburn.  Parking is available at the rear, via Solwood Lane

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