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Training Courses

	Certificate Courses
	action PACT Learning action PACT is a professional learning and development unit operating through The Spastic Centre. The unit offers a number of nationally recognised Certificate III and IV courses, as well as short courses and vocational training with a disability focus.
	Centre for Community Welfare Training CCWT offers a workbased Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences (Community Services) in collaboration with the University of Western Sydney. The Centre also runs workshops with a disability and welfare focus in various parts of NSW throughout the year.
	Centre for Developmental Disability Studies CDDS creates and disseminates knowledge that can improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities. The Centre conducts research, teaching and curriculum development and clinical outreach. It also provides information services, training courses and special events.
	University of Canberra The University of Canberra offers a Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in collaboration with Aspect.
	University of Sydney The Faculty of Health Sciences runs a Graduate Program in Developmental Disability, which provides flexible multi-disciplinary education for professionals in the rapidly developing field of developmental disabilities.
	Teacher Aide Training Education Queensland Teacher Aide Training for working with students who have autism.
	Conferences and Seminars
	AWARES Conference Centre AWARES presents a free virtual autism conference each year, with papers presented by international speakers and discussion forums with unlimited delegate capacity.
	Creative Futures - 2007 Biennial Australian Conference on ASD This conference will showcase research of relevance to people living on the spectrum, their families and to those who work in health, education, therapy, accommodation, support and lifestyle services. In addition to the research the conference will feature practical workshops for families and carers.
	Short Courses and Consultants
	ABA Services Australia Integrated Education and Communication (IEC) offer specialized educational and supervisory support services for children who have autism and other related developmental disorders. The intervention approach adopted by IEC utilizes the core principles of Ap
	Dr Tony Attwood Dr Tony Attwood's web site includes a schedule of his upcoming presentations.
	The Center for Autism and Related Disorders CARD is one of the largest organisations in the world providing treatment to children with autism, PDD and Asperger's. They also provide parent training as well as regional training and consultation.
	PECS Australia Pyramid Educational Consultants of Australia offers a wide range of consulting and training services, including the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), for educators and carers of individuals with autism and related disabilities.
	Learn & Grow: Understanding RDI with Connections Center RDI provides training for the Relationship Development Intervention treatment program in the USA and Australia.
	Sensory Tools Genevieve Jereb, OTR is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who specializes in sensory integration treatment for children with sensory integration dysfunction, ADD/ADHD, and Autism Spectrum disorders. She offers workshops on ways to support attention, learning and regulation through rhythm and song.
	Online Resources
	APS Events Calendar The Australian Psychological Society maintains a calendar of events for Professional Development (PD) activities and other events organised by the APS, its members and Units, and other organisations with an interest in psychology and psychological issues.
	Autism Help A web resource with text and audio visual introductions to autism spectrum disorders, interventions and treatments.
	IDEAS Inc. A comprehensive listing of events as well as information on disabilities and the annual IDEAS Expo.
	Rural Health Education Foundation Program 502 covers learning difficulties and child behaviour in reference to autism spectrum disorders. The presentation is available to view as a video stream online, or a DVD or VHS version can be ordered from the website.

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