Cost
$ 330
Course Registration
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09/09/2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue
Giant Steps Melbourne
11 Malmsbury Street, Kew VIC 3101
Course Description
The nervous system impacts how your students function, their ability to regulate their emotions and in turn their successful engagement in your classroom. This full-day course looks at the model of
Course Description
The nervous system impacts how your students function, their ability to regulate their emotions and in turn their successful engagement in your classroom.
This full-day course looks at the model of sensory processing and the current research into student’s arousal and emotional regulation. Participants will carry out standardized sensory assessments and an Adult Sensory Profile to gain a deeper understanding of how sensory information is processed. It will also provide a better understanding of the experiences of your students.
Learn practical ideas for managing differences between students and ensure that your children with autism cope with their environment and increase their ability to learn and engage in your school.
Explore the different types of approaches for managing sensory processing disorders including adapting the environment, the task and child-specific techniques to support arousal levels.
This course is relevant to teachers, support staff, childcare educators, and other professionals from health and social services working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who present with sensory needs.
Presenter(s) for this Course
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Dale Rugachwa
Dale Rugachwa
Bachelor of Arts (LaTrobe University)
Diploma of Education (Swinburne University)
Master of Teaching (Primary) (Swinburne University)Dale Rugachwa has 20 years’ of experience in the disability sector working in schools, day programs, and residential houses with people of all age groups. Dale has spent the last 15 years specialising in autism spectrum disorders, both in the school setting, and working privately with families, in the UK, Tanzania and Australia.
Dale worked as an educator at Giant Steps Sydney in 2009, before moving to Melbourne. Dale was part of the inaugural Giant Steps Melbourne team that helped open the school in 2016. Dale is passionate about building capacity of staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring our programs, and classroom management remain unparalleled in the field of special education.
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Tali Mervis
Tali Mervis
Bachelor of Applied Science (La Trobe University
Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (La Trobe University)Tali Mervis has over 10 years of experience in the disability sector, including the past seven years at Giant Steps. She has developed expertise in supporting autistic individuals to understand their roles, engage in learning, manage emotional regulation, improve motor skills, and increase independence in activities of daily living.
Tali highly values the collaborative approach of the transdisciplinary team at Giant Steps, recognising the unique knowledge and skills each team member brings to ensure the highest quality support for students.
Venue Accessibility
Building
Ramp or level access
Parking
Available close by
Toilets
Available in the building or nearby
Enquiries
The Autism Hub professional learning courses aim to increase participants knowledge and confidence to best support the learning of autistic children and adults.
For enquiries specific to this course please contact autismhub@giantsteps.net.au
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