SUM25-08 Introduction to Autism for teachers in Schools Opening their First Autism Class

Dates: Tuesday 1^st – Saturday 5^th July

Time: 9.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.

Venue: Navan Education Support Centre

Cost: €10 Booking Fee

This Summer Course is a 5 day course for primary teachers in schools opening their first Autism Class. Participants will be provided with an understanding of autism to apply a strength based approach to teaching and learning.

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.

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

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

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is only refundable if cancelled 2 full weeks prior to course starting date.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course after the 2 week deadline, we are not in a position to refund fees.

Navan Education Support Centre reserves the right to cancel a Summer Course where there are not sufficient numbers to run the course.
In the event of the Centre having to cancel a course, you will be offered an alternative course or offered a full refund.

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance