November 2008

Achieving Success with Impossible Children

Compass Seminars is delighted to offer you the opportunity to spend a day with leading US child behaviour expert Dr Dave Ziegler who is visiting New Zealand on a 3 stop national tour, presenting in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Christchurch - Friday 7 November, Holiday Inn City, Cnr Cashel & High Streets at 9am-3pm
Wellington - Monday 10 November, Westpac Stadium Function Centre, Waterloo Quay at 9am-3pm
Auckland - Wednesday 12 November, Alexandra Park Function Centre, Greenlane Road at 9am-3pm

Cost: $189 (each seminar): Price includes lunch and tea break catering.  Workshop notes are included in the seminar price and will be provided on the day.

Contact: The Compass team on 06 759 1647 or office   "at" compass.ac.nz  For a registration form please click here

Spectronics

North Island Technology Workshops are based in:

These are free sessions, for more information on where the workshops are based please click here 

Click here to download the registration form http://www.spectronics.co.nz/downloads/flyers/Spectronics_North-Island_Workshops_(November-08).pdf  RSVP is essential.

If you have any trouble downloading the workshop information - please contactdenise   "at" spectronicsinoz.com she will email or fax a copy to you.

Standards Plus - Asperger Syndrome Awareness Workship

A half day workshop providing information on the experience of living with Aspergers and Autism and how to provide positive support.

Venues & Dates: 
Auckland - Centra Auckland Airport Hotel on 27 November 2008
Wellington - Brentwood Hotel on 4 December 2008

Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Cost: $200.00 (early bird)

Standards Plus - Managing Challenging Behaviour

A three day intensive course for anyone working within a care setting and supporting people who present with behavioural challenges.  This event offers people a new way of understanding behaviours and alternative strategies for effective management.  There is a particular focus on Aspergers and Autism.  

Venues & Dates: 
Auckland - Centra Auckland Airport Hotel on 24-26 November 2008
Wellington - Brentwood Hotel on 1 - 3 December 2008

Cost: $1,500.00 (early bird)

You can register for either of the above events on the website www.imaginebetter.co.nz or by email to events   "at" imaginebetter.co.nz

Or by post to:
Standards Plus
PO Box 23725
Hunters Corner
Manukau 2155

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Basic Training Workshop

The Ministry of Education and Autism New Zealand are collarborating to bring this training to Christrchurch on 27 and 28 November.  The Ministry is very kindly contributing to the cost of the training so that we can offer places at reduced amounts.  Normally the cost is $355 for families and $697 for professionals plus the cost of the workbook ($80 + GST).

We will charge $250 for families and $350 for professionals which will also include the cost of the workbook. 

The Ministry will host the training at 
Ministry of Education Building
39 Princess Street
CHRISTCHURCH

If you would like to enrol, please click here to complete the registration form.
(Closing date for registrations is 14 November 2008) 

December 2008  

Navigating the Challenges - Needs Assessment and
Service Co-ordination

HELD ON 1 & 2 DECEMBER 2008 IN CHRISTCHURCH AT THE GRAND CHANCELLOR HOTEL

The programme will offer opportunities for the professionals in the field to continue to identify some of the challenges that create the day to day difficulties for individuals, families, NASC, providers and funders.

The conference will seek to meet this purpose by:

• Providing a focus on leadership development
• Seek to investigate best practice
• Provide a forum for professional & skill development
• Offer practical suggestions for day to day challenges

Visit the website for more information www.hardingconsultants.co.nz/nasca2008 or email glenda   "at" hardingconsultants.co.nz

For further information including the keynote speakers click here

PARENT TO PARENT TRAINING DATES 2008