Autism Information Session

Understand and assist – Gain insights to better understand and assist autistic people.

Autism Awareness Training

This session will help you to understand what autism spectrum disorder is, how it affects a person’s behaviour and how you can support and assist autistic people.

If you need immediate support, call the Amaze Autism Advisor Service on 1300 308 699, from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays) or email [email protected] or visit www.amaze.org.au.

Duration: 2 hours

Location: The Centre for U – Level 3, 200 Arden Street, North Melbourne Victoria

Program Description

This session is co presented with both an Amaze facilitator and an autistic self-advocate.  After this training you will:

• Know what autism spectrum disorder is and how it effects a person’s behaviour
• Understand how sensory processing differences impact on a persons and how they engage with the environment
• Recognise the thinking styles that autistic people have and where support may be required
• Identify and apply basic support strategies to assist autistic people

To access Support & Health Services for free, you must be:

• A financial ETU member (includes suspended up to six (6) months)
• An ETU member for more than three (3) months
• A family member (of an eligible ETU member) who fits the definition
• A member of a Victorian union

For more information read our Eligibility Policy

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