ABIQ are holding a seminar on Handwriting and ASD on Wednesday 25 February being presented by Priya Cattanach, Occupational Therapist, at The Arana Hills Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills. REGISTRATIONS CLOSING FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY. Despite increased access to and integration of computer technology within the education system, functional handwriting remains an important life skill. Handwriting education and remediation is available through numerous methods and programs, frequently delivered by educationalists and occupational therapists with varying expertise in supporting children with an ASD. Given that failing to achieve handwriting competency often has a significant negative impact on both academic success and self-esteem, which method provides the best educational outcome for children with an ASD deserves greater attention? This workshop aims to: Explore why legible and automatic handwriting is often an overwhelming challenge for students with an ASD; Provide an overview of some of the available programs for promoting handwriting success, including the internationally recognised Handwriting Without Tears® program, which has been extensively adopted throughout the U.S. and Canada; and Present Top Tips for Handwriting Success - a selection of practical strategies and interventions specifically designed to meet the needs of children with an ASD. Please go to abiq.org to register as soon as possible and please pass this onto anyone who may be interested.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:59:32 +0000
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