Ways of Working to Support the Success of Students with Asperger's Syndrome in Higher Education

Event Details

Date:

16 April from 1:00 am — 2:00 am

Venue:

Building 4N, Room 120

Campus:

Gippsland

Open to:

Monash Only

Cost:

Free

Website:

http://monash.edu/equity-diversity/diversity-inclusion-2013/

Categories:

• Gippsland

Description:

Students with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) are gifted with many abilities and potential but often struggle to navigate tertiary learning environments.

This presentation will provide insights and perspectives on AS as well as guidelines for best educational practice to support academics and their students to maximise the opportunities that both university and Asperger's Syndrome provides.

The presentation will include the opportunity for questions and shared insights and experiences.

Presenter

Ms Kim Davies, Lecturer, Faculty of Education

Please register your attendance by Monday 15 April 2013.

This event is included in the 2013 Diversity and Inclusion Week program

Event Contact

Name

Brenda Dack

E-Mail

brenda.dack@monash.edu

Phone

+61 3 990 26425

Organisation

Monash University