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Middletown Centre for Autism
5 Week Joint Event Training Programme
Autism and the Primary School
Programme Content:
- Supporting Autistic Learners
- Autism and Communication
- Autism and Understanding Anxiety
- Autism and Sensory Processing
- Autism and Reframing Behaviour
This five-week programme has been designed for parents, family members and education professionals living and working with Primary aged children with autism
Please check the Centre’s website for details. www.middletownautism.com
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Supporting Autistic Learners
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Webinar Online,
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Supporting Autistic Learners
This training session is designed to build understanding of how autistic children may perceive, process, and engage with the world around them.
It acknowledges the strengths many autistic children may have in visual processing and explores how the use of visuals can support learning, reduce anxiety, and promote inclusion across a range of environments.
Participants will gain insight into:
- The value of visual teaching approaches and how they can align with an individual child’s natural learning preferences.
- How visual supports can enhance communication, learning and wellbeing across home, school, and community settings.
- The integration of visual supports with other approaches to create consistent and supportive environments.
- A range of adaptable visual approaches that respects each child’s unique strengths, needs, and interests.
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Carmel Rainsford
Carmel has previously held the roles of: School Principal, Special Education Needs Co-ordinator, Youth Service Director and School Placement Tutor for student teachers.
Carmel holds an MA in Autism Studies from Mary Immaculate College Limerick.
She is the first person to complete all three postgraduate qualifications in Autism from Mary Immaculate College delivered in conjunction with Middletown Centre for Autism: GCAS, GDAS and MAAS.
She has represented the student voice on the Course Board of GCAS/GDAS.
Carmel has particular interests in mainstream inclusion of autistic students and also autism inclusion in the workplace.
Autism and Communication
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Webinar Online,
Booking closes
Autism and Communication
This session explores the differences in neurotypical vs autistic communication styles. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to appreciate communication differences and adapt their communication style to better support autistic children and young people at home and school.
Delegates will:
- Explore current relevant theories related to communication differences
- Develop an understanding of their own communication preferences and how these might hinder or support the autistic communicator
- Explore a range of supportive practices in receptive (understanding) and expressive communication
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Carmel Rainsford
Carmel has previously held the roles of: School Principal, Special Education Needs Co-ordinator, Youth Service Director and School Placement Tutor for student teachers.
Carmel holds an MA in Autism Studies from Mary Immaculate College Limerick.
She is the first person to complete all three postgraduate qualifications in Autism from Mary Immaculate College delivered in conjunction with Middletown Centre for Autism: GCAS, GDAS and MAAS.
She has represented the student voice on the Course Board of GCAS/GDAS.
Carmel has particular interests in mainstream inclusion of autistic students and also autism inclusion in the workplace.
Autism and Understanding Anxiety
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Webinar Online,
Booking closes
Autism and Understanding Anxiety
This training course will help parents and education professionals understand the stresses autistic children and young people experience, particularly within the Primary School environment. We will discuss the external environmental demands and stress experienced by many autistic children which can contribute to anxiety experiences.
Participants will understand:
- The relationship between autism and anxiety, and how anxiety affects our body and mind.
- Fatigue and masking in relation to anxiety from an autistic point of view.
- How environmental, communication, sensory, emotional, and cognitive stresses can be supported to reduce anxiety experience within the school environment.
During the course, we will explore a range of supports and resources which can be used to support an autistic child or young person.
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Susan Keery
Susan brings with her over 20 years' experience supporting autistic children, adolescents and adults across both health and education sectors. Specifically supporting autistic individuals with individualised, person-centred, home programmes, and school support; as well as providing training and ongoing support to parents and professionals.
Susan holds degrees at undergraduate and master's level; and is currently working on her PhD within the school of Social Sciences, Education and Social work (QUB). Susan's research is focused on social anxiety in the autistic community with special interest in subsequent impact on school absences. Her research aims to reduce barriers to accessing support by using immersive technology. Susan is passionate about her research and practice being directed by the lived experience of the autistic community.