AUT25-105 Inclusion, Social Connection, and Peer Interaction

Date:     Tuesday 11th November 2025
Time:      7 - 8 pm
Venue:   Online via Zoom

Target Audience: For primary school teachers and SNAs, ideal for those new to autism classes or a refresh with a Neuroaffirmative lens

Webinar 4: Inclusion, Social Connection, and Peer Interaction

Understanding and supporting autistic play and friendship. What does authentic social connection look like for autistic children? This webinar dives into autistic social styles, the importance of parallel play, and how shared interests can spark meaningful peer relationships—without forced interaction or pressure to “fit in.”

It features real life experiences from autistic teenagers, adults and parents of autistic children.

Led by Senior Speech and Language Therapist, Amy Collins (@amysclt), this session equips educators with strategies to foster inclusive classrooms where every child’s way of connecting is respected and supported.

Webinar 1: What is Autism? Reframing Through a Neuroaffirmative Lens - Thursday 28th August 2025

https://www.edcentretralee.ie/cpd-courses-tralee-kerry/primary-courses/3694-25tra615-webinar-1-what-is-autism-reframing-through-a-neuroaffirmative-lens.html

Webinar 2: Communication Differences and How to Support Them - Monday 8th September 2025

https://www.edcentretralee.ie/cpd-courses-tralee-kerry/primary-courses/3695-25tra615-webinar-2-communication-differences-and-how-to-support-them.html

Webinar 3: Visuals, Structure, and Predictability Without Rigidity - Wednesday 22nd October 2025

https://www.edcentretralee.ie/cpd-courses-tralee-kerry/primary-courses/3696-25tra617-webinar-3-visuals-structure-predictability-without-rigidity.html

Bio of Presenter: Amy Collins