Autism seminar series shares best practice insights

'Knowledge is Power' - Autism Seminar Series 2015
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Delivering the latest best practice insights to health care professionals, educators, parents and students is the focus of this year’s Autism Seminar Series, run by the School of Education and Professional Studies Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE). The series, ‘Knowledge is Power’ aims to empower parents and allied health care professionals by sharing the latest […]

Effective Educational Programs for Children with Autism

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Parental concerns regarding accessing effective education programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were raised with the Queensland Government by Griffith University’s Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE), recently. ACE student, Bernadette Beasley arranged for herself and Centre researcher Dr Amanda Webster to meet with Minister of Education, Training and Employment, Honourable John-Paul Langbroek, MP. […]

4 Days – 2 States – 450 Kilometres

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After being inspired by a seminar presented by the Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) last year, Rayeleneand Glen Williams decided to sign up for the Gran Fondo charity ride. This four day cycling event will travel from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay in August covering some of the best cycling roads in the area including […]

Preparing more effectively for life after school for people with autism

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Exploring ways to better support those on the autism spectrum with life after school was the focus of a seminar hosted by Griffith’s Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) last month. The seminar, ‘Preparing for life after school — successful transitions from school to post school for young people with autism’, was hosted in collaboration with […]

Professor honoured, inspired by autism award

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The past caught up with Professor Jacqueline Roberts the other day. Fortunately, it was a positive experience. The Chair of Autism in Griffith University’s Autism Centre of Excellence, Professor Roberts was in Adelaide for the biennial Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) where she was one of four recipients of a prestigious 2013 Asia Pacific Autism […]