Unlock Your Child's Potential

Autism Seminar - Live in Wellington

Upcoming Autism Seminar

 

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Parents have shared:

”Sometimes I don’t know what do to help my child.”

”Sometimes I don’t know what do to help my child.”

”Sometimes I don’t know what do to help my child.”

“I’m are afraid of what the future may hold and want to make sure I am doing everything I can to unlock my child’s full potential.”

”Sometimes I don’t know what do to help my child.”

“He is doing well and getting support at school but I’m not sure it’s enough and I want to have more strategies so I can have a bigger impact at home and in day to day life.”

”Sometimes I don’t know what do to help my child.”

“I’m desperate to help him socially because he wants to have friends but he isn’t able.”

”Sometimes I don’t know what do to help my child.”

“I’m worried about her language development and I’m not sure how to help her go further.”

”Sometimes I don’t know what do to help my child.”

“His behaviour troubles me but it can be so hard to control him and get him to listen to me.”

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“Unlock Your Child’s Potential”

 

A two day comprehensive training for parents of children with autism is designed to give you the tools you need to help your child:

Communicate more

 

“My tummy hurts.” “I’m hungry.” “I played lego with Jack.” “I love you Mummy.” Imagine your child expressing his needs, thoughts and feelings with you more fully and easily.

Become more social and connected

 

Every parent wants their child to have friends and be accepted. And you want your child to be an affectionate and involved family member. Learn to help your child become more comfortable and interactive with the people in his life.

Develop independence, such as:

 

Become toilet trained (Yes, it is possible!).

 

Have healthy sleeping habits (finally put an end to sleep deprivation for you and your child).

 

Expand his diet (good bye pizza, hello peas!).

 

Be more calm and flexible so you can spend less time dealing with stressful situations and have more harmony in your home.

 

Feel good about himself and have more moments of happiness, confidence and ease.

Plus, you will:

Learn how to enjoy your child more, experience the energy and support of a community of parents who understand what it’s like to have a child with autism, and gain the confidence and clarity that comes from having powerful tools to help your child.

“Who is this training for?”

This training is for you, if you are a parent who:

Feels that your child, even if he is learning, is just not making the kind of progress you know he is capable of in his current school or therapies.

 

Is hungry to know what to do to help your child more. 

 Would love to deepen your relationship with your child.

 

Wants to prioritise your child’s happiness and positive sense of self.

 

Have key areas of your child’s development that you know it is critical to work on.

Sean Fitzgerald has taught seminars for thousands of families and professionals in over a dozen countries worldwide. He was a featured presenter at the SAAIF Autism Conference , Beyond Early Intervention – A Journey into the Life Spectrum Of Autism and a presenter at the Mindd International Forum.

 

Sean is the author of , “The Playbook: A Guide for Playing and Interacting with Children with ASD.” In addition to teaching groups, Sean works individually with families and children with ASD via phone consultations, video-feedbacks and In-Home Outreaches.

 

You can learn more about Sean’s work at www.autismseminars.org.

What Parents Have to Say about Sean:

"Your seminar has been life changing! It’s completely shifted my focus away from behaviour and onto the better aspects of being a parent, like playing and having fun. I thought I was a good mother before, but now I’m a kick-ass mother and my house has never been so happy!"

Jacquelyn Holmes, son Noah 5

What Parents Have to Say about Sean:

"Through Sean Fitzgerald’s help and guidance – here we are today, a happy family! Out of the depths of despair and worry for our special child’s future we achieved a miracle! A boy who is interacting with us and HIS friends. A boy who is fully engaged in his environment. A boy who was non- verbal at 3 and now has age appropriate language and expressive skills. A boy who entered mainstream school and surprised his teachers. As I join other mum’s on the soccer field watching my son play, I am grateful for the path that led me to you Sean!"

Irini and Ari Katsogiannis, proud parents to son Evan 9, Lucas 6

What Parents Have to Say about Sean:

"Inspirational! Sean was knowledgeable, relaxed, clear, friendly, and happy to answer a lot of questions from the audience. He gave excellent advice; practical and easy to follow."

-Heather Oliver, daughter Ashley 3

What Parents Have to Say about Sean:

"Fantastic! I would recommend it to any parent with a child with a disability."

Mari Osenaris, son Joshua, 10

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 Curriculum

“Unlock Your Child’s Potential” is an immersive, engaging 2 day experience. We continually get feedback that our teaching style is comprehensive, yet not overwhelming, so that you are confident and inspired to implement what you learn. This training is designed to guide you, step-by-step, to help your child become happier, more independent and more connected to you, family members and peers.

 

*Hours are subject to change, please check back for updates.

Day One:

 

9:30 - 10:00 Introduction and Manuals

10:00 - 11:00 Understanding Autistic vs Neuro-typical Pathways in Order to Prioritize Goals

11:00 - 12:00 Sensory Difficulties, Insights and Strategies

 

12:00-1:00: Lunch

 

1:00- 2:00: Creating the Optimal Learning and Social Environment for a Child with ASD

2:00- 3:00: Cutting down on Frustrations and Understanding Your Child's States of Availability

3:00 - 4:30 Tools to Increase Social Connection and Participation Immediately

Day Two:

 

9:30-10:30: A New Perspective and Strategies for your Child's Stimming and Autistic Behavior

10:30-11:30: Building on Your Child's Motivations & Interests to Boost Interaction and Communication

11:30-12:30: Creating Interactive Communication Breakthroughs - from first words to conversations

 

12:30-1:30: Lunch

 

1:30- 230: Moving through Challenging Behaviors: Finding the Answers that Are Right for Your Child

2:30- 3:30: Life Skills 101: Powerful strategies for healthy eating, sleeping, toilet training and more.

3:30- 4:30: Clarifying goals and action steps, heading home inspired!

 

 

Venue

 

Te Papa

 

55 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

 

Phone of Venue: 04-381 7000

 

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Where to stay

3 options at different price points in Wellington

 From $125 /night

Hotel Grand Mercure Wellington

Central City Apartment

 

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Bay Plaza Hotel

Central City Apartment

 

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 From $185 /night

Amora Hotel Wellington

Central City Apartment

 

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FAQS:

 

Below are a list of frequently asked questions and responses so you can make sure this workshop is right for you.

 

How do I know if this is right for my CHILD?

Is this seminar for children of a specific age?

The “Unlock Your Child’s Potential” training has been designed for children of varying ages. The primary focus will be on children from 3 years old to 10 years old because that is what is normally represented by the majority of attendees. However we have a lot of experience with teenagers and young adults as well and will reference that experience when older children and adults are represented in the group. Whether you have a young child who has just been diagnosed or an older child/adolescent with autism, our training will share powerful tools and strategies to help your child move forward in communication, interaction and social skills, independent life skills and more.

I know children with ASD communicate at all different levels – who is this training designed to help?

Throughout the training we will address how the teachings apply to children at a variety of levels on the autistic spectrum. For example, during the language class we will focus on how to help a child say his first words, how to develop two and three word sentences and how to develop and extend back and forth conversations. No matter where your child is now, we will give you the tools to take the next step in his/her communication

My child hasn’t been officially diagnosed with autism or has a different diagnosis, is this right for my child?

It is less important what diagnosis your child has and more important what challenges you would like to help your child with. If you would like to help your child grow in communication, interaction and social skills, move through challenging behaviours and develop independent life skills, then this training is for you.

 

How do I know if this training is right for ME?

How much time do I need to commit to doing with my child after the workshop in order to see results?

During our training we will help you choose what would be best for you and your child at this time, whether it be a full time home based program, several hours a day/week or strategies that you implement in a more informal way with your child in daily life.

I am running a Son-Rise Program© and have attended the Son-Rise Program© Start-Up (or other programs), would it be useful for me to attend and/or how would this training be different?

I was trained and certified as a teacher at the Autism Treatment Centre of America ™. I was a certified Son-Rise Program© teacher for 14 years and have taught families running Son-Rise Program’s all over the world through long distance video-feedback as well as international in-home outreaches. I have seen what works and what doesn’t work. I have also completed Level One training in Pivotal Response Treatment® at the University of Santa Barbara and have completed the level one training at the HALO center in Austin, Texas. I am currently teaching as independent autism specialist which allows me to build upon the foundations I l have learned over twenty years and bring a larger breadth of knowledge to the families I serve.

Is this seminar only for parents?

This training is useful for anyone who has an active supportive relationship with your child. The majority of the participants will be parents, however we have designed the training so that any family member, team member or professional can learn strategies to help a specific child.

 

Additional Frequently Asked Questions

I have tried so many programs/treatments and am emotionally and financially spent, how can I know if this is right for me and my child?

We understand that you may have tried many things before with mixed results and are concerned about investing your time, energy and money in yet another program.

 

We are so confident that the “Unlock Your Child’s Potential” training will give you the tools you are looking for to help your child take a leap in his/her development that we have decided to offer a 100% money back guarantee. In the unlikely event that, after having participated in the first full day of “Unlock Your Child’s Potential” training, you decide that you are not gaining the guidance you were hoping for, simply hand in your program materials and we will send you a complete refund within 30 working days. We want to take all the barriers out of your way to getting the guidance you are looking for.

What is your cancellation policy?

If for any reason you need to cancel 21 or more days prior to the start of the training, you will receive a full refund. Between 21 days and 14 days you will receive a 50% refund. Refunds will not be available, unless it is an emergency, for cancellations less than 14 days before the start of the training, if you do not show up or if you leave early for any reason.

English is not my mother tongue, will this training be offered in any other language?

It is possible, depending on the need, to offer translation service for the training. If you would like to inquire about a translation service, please contact us via the registration page.

 

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: sean@autismtreatment-international.com

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In the unlikely event that after having participated in the first full day of “Unlock Your Child’s Potential” training, you decide you haven’t received the tools and guidance you were hoping for, simply hand in your program materials and we will send you a complete refund within 10 working days after the event's conclusion, no questions asked.