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Learn the Circus Stars Method

Posted by Circus Stars | Dec 15, 2022

Circus Stars is a specially designed circus training program for children with autism.

The Circus Stars program was founded by Dr Kristy Seymour, through her extensive research into how circus works for autism (2012,2017). 

Founded in 2013 it was the very first circus school in the world to be dedicated to children on the autism spectrum. Circus Stars classes are inclusive, creative, risky and challenging all in a fun and supportive gentle environment and in 2017 Circus Stars was awarded an Autism Queensland Creative Futures Recognition award. 

Dr Kristy Seymour runs a series of professional development workshops to teach practitioners working with children with autism how to apply the successful and effective Circus Stars method to achieve results.

Next Circus Stars Professional Development Series

When:

Circus Stars Professional Development series is delivered on ZOOM.

Monday 13 February and Wednesday 15 February 2023, 9am – 11 am AEST (Queensland Time)

Check your time zone for this event:

  • Brisbane: 9am – 11am AEST
  • Perth: 7am – 9am AWST
  • Darwin: 8:30am-10:30am ACST
  • Adelaide: 9:30am – 11:30am ACDT
  • Sydney/Melbourne/Hobart: 10am-12pm AEDT

Cost:

$350 AUD per person *For groups of 8 or more $320 AUD per person

Learn the Circus Stars Method

This series is open to circus trainers, social workers, occupational therapists, physios, speech therapists and practitioners of all kinds working with the autism community.

It provides both theoretical and practical knowledge in best practice for using circus training techniques to achieve successful outcomes in the physical, social and emotional development of kids with autism.

This intensive currently runs over Zoom, you will be taken through the theoretical and practical methods and the philosophy of why and how circus works. 

The series is split into a two day intensive that covers all aspects of the method.

To get a full outline of the program or inquire about booking a PD for your company or as an individual contact Circus Stars: circusstarsasd@gmail.com


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