From the Wellbeing Team

Creating Positive Partnerships

Autism is experienced by every child differently, which is why it’s essential to understand the specific needs of students in our school, in order to implement effective learning strategies.

Schools and families need to interact with children on the spectrum in different ways. They can learn much from each other and through sharing their respective knowledge, create positive and meaningful learning environments for students with autism.

To develop and maintain these collaborative partnerships and create autism-friendly schools, it’s important that as a school we:

• understand the benefits and importance of collaborating with families
• embraces a willingness for teachers, school staff and families to work together
• provides the skills and resources to foster a collaborative partnership

A Family’s Journey

You may like to view thevideo link about a family’s journey, as they deal with their child being diagnosed with autism and the importance of knowing that every family will go on their own journey. Remember working in a positive partnership with schools and outside support agencies, can help families through their journey.

Parnakunti Tirtungka

It was recently announced that there has been approval for an Aboriginal word for autism. The word is Parnakunti Tirtungka (Autism) – "in one's own time.”