Upcoming PD ATANZ and AGOSCI events
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Kia ora Visitor, Upcoming AGOSCI Online Professional DevelopmentsWe are pleased to inform you about other online professional development opportunties you can attend, organised by our overseas collaegues from AGOSCI. Communication beyond words: the role of our bodies25 July 2025, 12pm - 1:30pm AEST. Online workshop via Zoom Workshop overview: We use our body to communicate every day - often more than we realise! In this online workshop, Leigha, Steve and Meredith will explore a range of unaided methods of communication, including movements, expressions, gesture, key word sign and more. We will explore the vital role that embodied forms of communication play - both exclusively and in combination with aided multimodal approaches and how they foster connection, enhance understanding, and promote inclusion. A recording of the workshop will be available to all paid attendees for six months. Registrations are encouraged even if you cannot make the workshop live. Please check out all the details via the link below. https://www.agosci.org.au/index.cfm?module=event&pageMode=indiv&page_id=2884737 Problem solving access to aided language for children with sensory processing and motor challenges19 August 2025, 4 pm - 6 pm AEST. Online workshop via Zoom AGOSCI is proud to partner with Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) to bring you this online workshop. Workshop overview: Developing an individual’s access method to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems can be complex! This can be impacted by individual factors including movement differences, sensory processing challenges, and complex behaviours. In this workshop, we will identify factors that can impact on access to AAC and strategies that can be used to support individuals with sensory and motor challenges to develop their communication skills. A recording will be available for all attendees for 7 DAYS ONLY https://www.agosci.org.au/index.cfm?module=event&pageMode=indiv&page_id=2904697
Reminder of upcoming ATANZ Professional Development offeringsSwitch access and switch-adapted technology with OT Jacki Mayne-Davis Introductory PODD workshop with SLT Helen Bayldon Keep in ContactATANZ loves to hear from you - whether you have success stories to share, questions, comments, feedback, suggestions or new ideas - let us know.
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