From Objects to Organisers :Visual Strategies that Transform Learning for Students with ASD

All Educators/Learning Support Staff Years 5-12 Students on the autism spectrum benefit from clear, concrete visual information across the whole teaching and learning process. This workshop showcases a wide range of visual supports — from objects and photos to graphic organisers and learning maps — that make learning more accessible, predictable, and engaging. Participants will learn practical strategies to boost comprehension, communication, independence, and retention, and will leave with ready‑to‑use tools to support ASD and other visual learners effectively. Sally Learey is a renowned keynote speaker, author and education consultant with expertise in teaching, training, positive psychology, coaching and counselling. With experience across adult education and both primary and secondary sectors throughout Australia, she brings a grounded, real world understanding of how people learn and thrive. The author of eight best selling books, Sally is known for making complex ideas accessible and practical. Her seven children’s books blend fact and fiction to educate, entertain and inspire young readers, while her adult non fiction title offers clear, actionable guidance for personal growth. In her workshops, Sally equips teachers, leaders, and administrative staff with evidence based mindsets and strategies that create meaningful, lasting impact. Her sessions are engaging, practical and designed to build confidence, capability and connection within school communities. This session was one of the most empowering workshops that I have ever done and I leave the session with extremely useful and relevant tools to use going forward. Thanks so much to Sally for leading us in the session so positively. Absolutely brilliant information, empowering us with many tools and skills to takeaway and work on. My colleague and I leave full of positive energy about how to approach the challenges of our admin roles. Classroom Dynamics – the latest strategies and solutions to positive classroom management – Glen Pearsall Top quality presenter who knows his stuff and delivers it in a way that is easy to understand and to apply. Check in was easy and the Critical Agendas staff were very helpful and professional. Keep up the fantastic PD opportunities! Very professional and well-researched workshops and conferences. I love the fantastic variety of workshops and conferences on offer. Always look forward to Critical Agendas PD’s. “It is the first P.L. in a long long time that I haven’t been checking in with my watch.” I have come away from this session feeling very inspired and so much more positive. I now have many new ideas/techniques/strategies regarding how I can better manage a workload that often feels overwhelming. Some of these can be implemented immediately while others are more long-term plans. Thank you for making this workshop so practical. I just wish that all school admin staff had the opportunity to undertake this course. “Build Positive Relationsh