Discovery Program
This is the core service for Autism Action Pty Ltd and sets the
foundations for learning. It is specifically designed to meet
the needs of any child on the Autism Spectrum. Autism Action
prides itself on providing a holistic teaching approach by
including all family members, others carers and services providers
within the program. This service is tailored to the individual
needs of the diagnosed child and their family. Your personal
Family Education Therapist will provide you with educational and
emotional support. Along the way you will gain a better
understanding of autism and develop the specific skills needed to
further develop your child’s potential. These include the
strategies and resources needed to develop your child’s
communication, play, daily living, socialization and behavior
management skills. Strategies are “customized” to suit the
varying dynamics of your family and your child's ongoing individual
needs. Your Family Education Therapist will use a variety of
teaching approaches and strategies which may include:
* Music therapy.
* PECS.
* Behavior Modification.
* Floortime.
* Pivotal Response Training.
* Sensory Integration.
* Hanen.
* Parent-Child Mother Goose.
Regardless of the strategy or approach your Family Education
Therapist will model and support you through each stage of your
child’s development.
Your Family Education Therapist will also integrate and liaise with
other specialized programs or professionals your child currently
uses. These may include Early Intervention, Speech or Occupational
Therapist. We can also work closely with Kindergartens and
Schools. Professionals can access support through our
Educational Consultancy Service.
Tutor Program
After 3-6 months of accessing the Discovery Program some children
are ready for a more intensive learning program. The Tutor Program
is a home based education program where tutors either work one on
one or with small peer groups of children. Your child’s
individually written program will teach play, communication, social
and academic skills through repetition and motivating
activities. Your child’s program will be tailored to meet
your family and child’s individual needs. This is an inclusive
program so learning goals and activities can be easily adapted to
suit the Kindergarten or school programs.
Parents have described these sessions as resembling normal
play. These combine one on one skills at the table (direct
teaching), playing games, arts and crafts and cooking. This
makes it great fun for all participants. And without
realizing it the child is learning goals set in his/her
program.
Please contact the office for further information
ActionPlay
ActionPlay is a fabulous new group program that has been developed
for children who need to further develop their communication and
social skills within a group setting. Groups run every school
term once a week for 9 weeks. Sessions run for 1.5 -2 hours and are
facilitated by a therapist. A maximum of 5 children can
attend an ActionPlay group, to make sure that your child gets the
practice and individual support they need. Parental involvement is
expected in all sessions.
Taking bookings NOW for term 1 2009 for the following groups:
Preschooler 4-5 year old social skills group
Prep- grade 1 social skills.
Groups run every Saturday each school term. Location: Box
Hill South. Places are limited so bookings are
essential!
Please contact office on 9899 7816 or via e-mail for further
information or to enroll or to assist with funding options.
The Keys to Positive Outcomes
The Keys to Positive Outcomes are a series of workshops or seminars
aimed at further developing parent and professional understanding
of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Topics may include toilet
training, managing difficult behaviors, learning how to use visual
aides, the promotion of coherent talking, through to good listening
skills. Groups sizes are kept to a minimum so you get the practice
and individual support you need. Take a look at ‘What’s on’
for current and future workshops.
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