ASD and ‘A Busy Day/Year’: Reading and Numeracy Programmes for Pupils with ASD in Primary School
Information
Start Date -
05/05/2010
Start Time -
09:00
Finish Date -
05/05/2010
Finish Time -
16:00
Venue -
Middletown
Tutor -
Rosemary Starrett & Bridget Owens
Audience -
This training session is designed for education professionals working with children and young people with ASD; particularly those within the Special and Primary school sectors.
Description
“A Busy Day” and “A Busy Year” are visual approaches to help children who are experiencing difficulty with reading and numeracy. The books have been specially designed to appeal to children; they incorporate visual images that they can relate to in everyday life. Some children with ASD experience difficulty with their communication skills and because of this, “A Busy Day” reading approach was created. Using the faculties of sight, sound, speech and fine motor skills, pictures, written words and the spoken word are related in a structured approach.
Learning Outcomes
• A greater understanding of the needs of pupils with ASD when teaching reading and numeracy
• How children gain a deeper understanding of language and its purpose through success when children’s communication, comprehension, confidence and self-esteem improve noticeably
• Ability to use the associated software and means of adapting it to meet individual needs.
Other Information
For teachers in the Republic of Ireland
Under its Support Scheme Special Education Support Service(SESS) will consider the provision of financial support in the form of travel and subsistence costs to teachers from the Republic of Ireland wishing to attend this course. Teachers apply directly to the SESS using the application form entitled ‘Individual Professional Development’ available on the SESS website (http://www.sess.ie/supports). Substitution may also be available if deemed essential by the Principal
Application Deadline -
21/04/2010 00:00