session 1 |
TRANSFORMING FAMILIES |
Annette Joosten (AU): Mother and Child Outcomes of an Autism Specific Childcare Program: A Family-Centred Approach. Robert Conway (AU): The Engagement of Parents, Carers and Community across Australia through the Positive Partnership Initiative: An Evaluation of the Strengths and Challenges of a National Approach to Engaging Parents about Autism. Stacey Rabba (AU): The Development of a Family Support Package for Parents following a Child's Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Do Parents Want? Gee Van Der Watt (AU): Enhancing the Capacity of the Childcare Workforce to integrate with Children with Autism.
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session 2 |
TRANSFORMING SCHOOLING |
Sarita Slater (AU): Supporting the use of iPads/Tablets in Schools and Community Settings for Individuals with ASD. Lee Casuscelli (AU): Using Animations to begin a Conversation: Introducing Autism to Families using Culturally Sensitive Resources. Shawn Stevenson (AU): Intelligent Informatics for Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Would You Want and What Would You Share? Caroline Bond (UK): Interventions for Children and Young People with ASD - What Works in Schools? Findings from a Systematic Literature Review.
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session 3 |
TRANSFORMING LIFE AFTER SCHOOL |
Rebecca Flower (AU): Circumscribed Interests among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cindy Nicollet (AU): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychological Interventions for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Anxiety. Susan Wade (AU): Upholding Potential: Supporting Achievement in Highly Able Individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
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session 4 |
transforming lives - lived experiences |
Adrian Pooley (AU): My Personal Journey as an Autistic Adult. Rachael Harris (AU): From the Marketplace to the Monastery. Elissa Plumridge (AU): What Good is a Diagnosis at Age 35? Daisy Cox (AU): The Passenger.
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session 5 |
TRANSFORMING FAMILIES |
Heather Kirkhope (AU) & Rucha Joshi (AU): Bringing a Positive Aspect to Complex Families: The Positive Behaviour Support Program. Kristy Seymour (AU): How Circus Training can Enhance the Well-Being of Children with Autism and Their Families. Monique Seymour (AU): The Mental and Physical Health of Australian Fathers of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nusrat Ahmed (BD): Self-Reported Stress in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome and Typically Developing Children: Findings from Bangladesh. |
session 6 |
TRANSFORMING WELL-BEING |
Sue Clayton (AU): Early Intervention with a Parent-Delivered Massage Protocol directed at Tactile Abnormalities Decreases Severity of Autism and Improves Child-To-Parent Interactions: A Replication Study. Joanne Stephens (AU): Paramedics and the Care they provide to Children with ASD in and out of the Hospital Environment: What does the Literature Tell Us? Joanna Granich (AU): Oral Health, Dental Needs and Barriers in Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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session 7 |
TRANSFORMING LIves |
Jeanette Purkis (AU): Autism and Resilience. Tori Haar (AU): Becoming Empowered Learners: When Students Lead Their Own Adventure. Theresa Kidd (AU): The Chilled Program: Reducing Anxiety in Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism and Increasing Quality of Life for Families. Zach Zaborny (US): Education of An Aspie: College Through My Eyes.
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session 8 |
TRANSFORMING LIFE AFTER SCHOOL - EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES |
Mozz O'Sullivan (AU): Actively Improving the Employment Prospects for Those on the Spectrum (an Inside Practical Approach). Marita Falkmer (AU): Understanding Key Factors for Successful Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Matthew Bennett (AU): A Phenomenological Investigation into the Education, Employment and Relationship Experiences of Twenty-One Adults with Asperger Syndrome.
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SESSION 9 |
transforming schooling |
Heath Wild (AU): Role Playing Games in the Classroom. Bringing Texts to Life and Building Social Skills. Meghan Wilson (AU): Irabina Social Clubs. Craig Smith & Heath Wild (AU): Minecraft and the special interests of those with autism. Livian Jones (AU): "Caleb's School Journey".
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Please note this program is subject to change.