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Explore the largest autism-specific school program in the world by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). Discover their diverse services including education, early intervention, diagnosis, and positive behavior support. Attend workshops, conferences, and benefit from research insights and consultancy for professionals and organizations.
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CCD Stakeholders Workshop 29 April 2014 Dr Trevor Clark Director, Education & Senior ASD Research Consultant
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ServicesLargest autism specific service provider in Australia Services in NSW, ACT and VIC • Education • Early Intervention • Diagnosis and Assessment • Positive Behaviour Support • Adult and Community
Aspect Education Program Largest autism specific school program in the world • Eight base schools in NSW • 105 satellite classes in mainstream DEC/CEO schools in NSW • 1000 children from 3yrs 4 months to17yrs
Aspect Education Program Aspect Educational Outreach 2013 Summary • 397 students with ASD • 2,471 mainstream non-ASD students • 1,919 professionals • 1,310 community organisations
Aspect National Programs • Lead organisation in Positive Partnerships • Aspect Practice • Aspect Autism in Education Conference July 31-Aug 1 2014 Sydney Technology Park
Supporting Materials • Factsheets • Research Insights • Research Digest • Workshop Handouts/ CD-ROMs
Conferences • Aspect Autism in Education Conference 2014 • Mini regional Early Intervention conferences • APAC, IMFAR, disability, therapy and technology conferences
Model Classes • Structured Teaching (Mac & Riv) • Pivotal Response Training (WS) • Secret Agent Society (SES & CC) • Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (SC) • iPads (Hun) • Aspect Comprehensive Approach for Education (ACAE) (VB)
Reports • LAMP • We Belong • We Belong Too • iPads for Teaching and Learning
Research Forum • Annual • Sharing Aspect research • Encouraging professional discussion • Showcasing research approved by Aspect
Collaborative Projects • 4 Australian Research Council Grants • Collaborative Research Centre: Living with Autism – Essential Participant (7 projects to date) • Aspect iPad Trial
Research Activity • Research, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Projects • Action Research • Aspect Research Approvals Committee
Consultancy • Department for Education and Early Childhood Victoria • In development 2014: Northern Territory; Singapore; NZ
Publications • Books: Practical Guide for HS Teachers • Manuals: Movie Club; Toileting; Play; Transition • Peer Reviewed Journal Articles