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.

To register or for more information about any training program, contact ABIA on 03 9830 0677 or e-mail info@abia.net.au

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Training Calendar

To view our current training calendar, click here for topics and dates

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Parent Education Programs

ABA INFORMATION - ARE YOU NEW TO ABA?

This is a FREE 2-hour information session where families new to ABA will learn what ABA is, how to set up an ABA program, where to start, recruiting therapists and sourcing funding. This session is facilitated by an experienced psychologist.

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RUNNING AN ABA PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD - learn the role of behavioural therapist

Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) is the most clinically supported and widely documented behavioural therapy for children with an ASD.  As an early intervention treatment ABA has shown to significantly improve the functioning of ASD children in the areas of IQ, adaptive skills and emotional responses.

The role of ABA is to teach play, communication, self-help, and academic skills to children. This course focuses on developing and acquiring these skills, and working one-on-one with your ASD child. Don't be afraid of the academic sounding terminology: many parents - as well as teaching professionals and educators - have benefited enormously by understanding and applying basic ABA principles.

This highly sought after three-day course imparts both practical skill and theoretical knowledge about ABA therapy.

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CREATING CALM KIDS - managing anxiety in ASD

 'Creating Calm Kids' is a program to assist parents and carers to understand and manage a child's anxiety.  This six-week course teaches how to identify, direct and reframe a child's worries and uncertainties.

For parents of an Autism Spectrum Disorder child aged 5-9 years or 10-18 years, this course is invaluable.  Incorporating four parent sessions and two child sessions, 'Creating Calm Kids' investigates:

• Factors contributing to increased anxiety levels in children with an ASD.
• Identifying the signs of anxiety in both parent and child.
• Preventative, relaxing and calming strategies to reduce anxiety.
• Coping strategies when anxiety does occur.
• Managing anxiety in public places.
• Teaching children to identify "worries" and how to implement self-management activities.

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Professional Development

DO YOU WORK WITH CHILDREN WITH AN ASD? Become a professionally trained behavioural therapist!

Level 1 ABA Therapist Training is a highly sought after three-day course that imparts the practical skill and theoretical knowledge required to work as an Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapist.

The ABA therapist's role is to teach play, communication, self-help and academic skills to children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This course focuses on developing and acquiring these skills, and working one-on-one with the ASD child. Many teaching professionals and educators have benefited greatly by understanding ABA principles and applying them within a classroom setting.

Upon course completion participants will receive a certificate. For those seeking employment or study in the education or disability fields, this credential is highly regarded.

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LEVEL 2 ABA THERAPIST TRAINING PROGRAM - Have you completed Level 1 Therapist Training?  Are you eager to learn new skills?

Level 2 ABA Therapist Training is the step you’ve been waiting for:

• Acquire new theoretical knowledge
• Gain feedback on program implementation
• Build on Level 1 ABA Therapist Training
• Practice new skills with an ASD child, supported by an ABA supervisor

This training is suitable for therapists or parents who have completed Level 1 Training and have a minimum of six months therapy experience. The course includes a two-hour therapy session with a child, and debriefing with an experienced ABA supervisor.

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'MAKING IT WORK' with an ASD student in your classroom or kindergarten

ABIA is pleased to offer a one-day Professional Development program specifically designed to equip Early Childhood educators, Teachers and Integration Aides to meet the challenges of teaching children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

As more and more children with an ASD enter the early childhood setting and mainstream education, teaching and support staff have expressed a need for training that caters to the unique needs of this group. Making It Work professional development up-skills both students and educators and helps facilitate a positive kindergarten/school experience for all.

'Making it Work' topics include a range of practical classroom and playground strategies:

• Theory of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Understanding Challenging Behaviours
• Behaviour Management Strategies
• Deveoping Social Skills

Do you have child with Autism in your classroom? Click here to download further information and registration.

Do you have a child with Autism in your kindergarten? Click here to download further information and registration.

ABIA can also tailor professional development specific to your organisation's needs, including relevant topics of choice, preferred dates and the option to be delivered in-house.  To obtain a quote for your organisation, Contact ABIA on 03 9830 0677 or e-mail info@abia.net.au

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Parents & Professionals

ABIA is proud to present a series of practical and topical seminars for parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and professionals working with ASD children and families.

Based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis, each two hour seminar imparts skill and knowledge, and provides specialist information, to more confidently manage complex yet common behavioural issues:

• Top ten ways to manage a child's behaviour
• Eating issues and solutions
• Choosing a curriculum - deciding what a child needs to learn
• Programs for high functioning children with autism
• Finding order in chaos - making home life more manageable
• Task analysis - breaking down skills to set a child up for success
• Toileting
• Generalisation - using skills effectively in the wider environment
• Reinforcement
• Teaching play

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