Autism Inclusion in Sport, Rec & PhysEd: Inclusive Practice for PE Teachers

Join Special Olympics Australia for a free live webinar series and learn practical strategies to include people with autism in your sport, physical education or recreation programs. Engage directly with experts and people with lived experience of autism. Increase your toolkit of knowledge, resources and practical applications to improve your confidence in delivering inclusive programming.

This webinar series expands upon Special Olympics Australia’s online learning module ‘An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder’* and includes the topics:

• Webinar 1: Understanding Autism

• Webinar 2: Getting To Know Your Participants

• Webinar 3: Communication and Inclusive Practice

• Webinar 4: Sensory Sensitivities and Regulation

• Webinar 5: Creating an Inclusive Program and Environment

• Webinar 6: Inclusive Practice for Physical Education Teachers and Schools

Register now for Webinar 6 – Inclusive Practice for PE Teachers and Schools:

Presented by:

> Robyn Goulding: HPE Teacher, Sunshine Special Developmental School

> Elise Muller: Athlete, Autism Activist and Founder of Active Support

> Professor Nicole Rinehart and Doctor Ana Mantilla: Deakin University’s AllPlay

> John Doherty: PE Teacher and Founder of Girton Grammar’s ‘A Sporting Chance Program’

> Joshua Cox: Chief of Research, Disability Sports Victoria

This webinar will focus on practical strategies and tools for Physical Education teachers and schools to support their students with autism. The presenters will also explore some evidenced-based approaches and provide resources and discuss further professional development opportunities. Sport and recreation providers are encouraged to also register for this event to better understand complimentary approaches within Education.

Captioning service provided.

* The completion of SOA’s online module is recommended prior to attending these webinars and can be accessed through SOA Learn: https://www.specialolympics.com.au/index.php/soa-learn

 

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