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Services

ABIA is a member based organisation that supports the autism community. ABIA provide the following services;

	ABA Information sessions
	Presentations
	Seminars
	Workshops
	Regional training
	Training
	Member Benefits
	Resource library

Information sessions (for new parents of ASD child)

Has your child recently been diagnosed with autism? If so, this information session is the place to start. Our presenter will provide information on "starting an ABA program" and "funding options". Parents will have an opportunity to meet other parents and ask questions in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Download Registration form here.

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Presentations

ABIA offers presentations suitable for professionals working in early learning centres, kindergartens, schools, universities, GPs, Psychologists, OTs, Speech Pathologists and other organisations working with children with ASD.

Our presenters are tertiary qualified and have extensive practical experience in working directly with individuals with ASD, and their families. The presentation material is current and supported by the latest research in the ASD field, so you can be assured the information you receive will be grounded in best practice.

For all enquires call (03) 9830 0677 or email info@abia.net.au

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Seminars

Based on the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis, ABIA's two hour seminar topics are suitable for professionals, parents and carers wanting to gain practical skills and apply them in everyday settings (home, school, social). Our topics include;

• Top 10 ways on how to manage a child's behavior
• Eating issues and solutions
• Choosing curriculum - "deciding what a child needs to learn"
• Programs for high functioning children with autism
• Finding order from chaos - "making home life more manageable"
• Task analysis - "breaking down skills to set a child up for success"
• Toileting
• Generalisation - ensuring skills a child learns are used effectively in the wider world
• Reinforcement

In participating in one of our professional development activities, you can expect to gain a better understanding of ASD, and go away with a suitable framework to enhance your ability to work effectively with individuals affected by ASD.

Click here to download a registration form.

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Workshops

ABIA training workshops are hosted by guest speakers (local and international) who are renowned in the field of autism and related disorders. The workshops are aimed at imparting the latest information and skills from the autism sector.

In 2009 ABIA sponsored Dr Jeanette McAfee, author of the acclaimed book "Navigating the social world", to present at Monash University in Melbourne. Dr McAfee presented a one-day workshop where participants listened to a variety of social/emotional skill and were shown techniques used to blend elements of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), applied behavioural analysis (ABA), theatre arts and standard education techniques used to teach social-emotional skills.

The success of this workshop prompted ABIA to produce a video capturing Dr McAfee's Queensland presentation. To order a copy, press the link below.

Order a copy of the workshop DVD

Previous workshops include;

• 2008 - Dr. John McEachin, recognised expert in ABA, and co-author of "A Work In Progress".
• 2007 - Scott Wright (USA)
• 2006 - Sandra Harris

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Regional Training

ABIA is aware of the difficulties associated with raising a child with autism and then living in a remote part of Victoria to try and access training you desperately need. To help aide these issues ABIA will travel to parts of Regional Victoria and deliver any of our training packages suitable for parents, carers and professionals.

Choose from 3 day intense training courses, through to short 2 hour practical seminars topics.

For all enquiries call (03) 9830 0677 or email info@abia.net.au

*Conditions Apply

Minimum participant numbers must be registered for training to proceed.

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Training

ABIA's training programs are developed by qualified educators who have worked with children on the autism spectrum for several years. Our training programs are offered in-house, or for large group bookings can be delivered at a location of preference.

The training programs are designed to cater to parents, professionals, carers and children. ABIA training programs are designed to accommodate participants with current, reliable and relevant topics to ensure you walk away feeling empowered by the program you have completed.

Check our training calendar for topics and dates.

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Member Benefits

ABIA is a member based organisation that values and relies on its membership support. As the number of autism diagnosis increase each year it is vital for ABIA to remain sustainable and continue to provide the training and much needed support individuals require.

By becoming a member you are supporting ABIA to contract the best Psychologists in the field of autism to write and deliver our successful training packages, which not only provide practicality but also peace of mind. Other member benefits include; concessional rates for events, training and seminars, a quarterly newsletter, monthly e-alerts, access to the resource library, funding information, Service Provider and therapist lists, all which save members time and money.

Become a Member today

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Resource Library

The resource library is exclusive to ABIA members. Our extensive catalogue of books, games, flash cards, DVD's and other resources can be borrowed to assist you during your child's program.

Donations and grants contribute to replenishing and upgrading the much needed resources ABIA offer. Members benefit from the variety and range kept in the resource library. One of the main benefits of borrowing from our library is not having to outlay your own funds to buy a resource you may only need to use for a short period.

Click here to download a membership registration form.

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