This course is designed to equip teachers with teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of autistic learners in individualized and whole class settings.

Anticipated Outcomes

Participants will:

On completion of the course, participants will:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of the Autism Good Practice Guidance document and the Indicators of Effective Practice, and their alignment with the Looking at Our Schools (2022) document.
• Have an understanding of theories of autism and how they relate to their practice in the special class.
• Have an understanding of how language and communication differences impact teaching and learning.
• Have a range of strategies to understand social differences, sensory and emotional regulation.
• Have explored the various aspects of the learning environment, including physical layout, task expectations, digital technology and transitions.
• Have a deeper understanding of preparation for teaching and learning as it pertains to a special class setting.
• Have a deeper understanding of the links between the Autism Good Practice Guidance Indicators of Effective Practice and the School Self-Evaluation Process

Content:

Day 1: Introduction to Autism

Day 2: Language and Communication and Understanding Social Differences

Day 3: Sensory Regulation and Emotional Regulation

Day 4: Learning Environment and Academic Development

Day 5: Preparation for Teaching and Learning and practical session

This is a Dept. Of Education Approved Summer course and participants can avail of EPV days upon full attendance.

Please note this is for teachers in schools opening their first autism class.

If teachers complete this course they do not attend the Introduction to Autism in autumn term.

Important:

Before you finalise payment for your course, please note the following: 

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that:

• The course fee is non-refundable.
• The course fee is not transferable to another teacher.