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Middletown Centre for Autism
Lunchtime Learning Programme - Online Webinars

Middletown Centre would like to offer advice in an accessible manner for key areas highlighted to us as relevant for and pertinent to autistic students, their families and schools.

Programme Content:

  1. Bridging the Double Empathy Gap: Enhancing Understanding 
  2. Combating Bullying: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Students
  3. Enhancing Emotional Regulation Through Co-Regulation in Autistic Students
  4. Enhancing Executive Function Skills in Autistic Students
  5. Understanding Neurodiversity: Embracing Unique Minds in the Classroom

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Please check the Centre’s website for more courses - www.middletownautism.com 

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Bridging the Double Empathy Gap: Enhancing Understanding

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Susan Keery

Susan Keery

Susan Keery is an Autism Trainer/Advisor at Middletown Centre for Autism.
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.

Combating Bullying: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Students

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Combating Bullying: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Students.

This training programme is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and approaches needed to effectively identify and prevent bullying of autistic students. It focuses on recognising key risk factors and warning signs, as well as implementing appropriate mediations.

Furthermore, the programme underscores the importance of creating an inclusive school environment embedded in empathy, respect, and understanding.

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Carolyn Frazer

Carolyn Frazer

Carolyn Frazer is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. Before taking up this post she worked in the Learning, Support and Assessment Team at Middletown for many years. Carolyn qualified in Speech and Language Therapy, has a master’s degree in psychology and is currently completing a post graduate certificate in Sensory Integration. During her master’s studies, she undertook research on Autism and Bullying and continues to provide training sessions and support for autistic students in this area. Carolyn’s other areas of specialisms include supporting communication and anxiety for Post Primary aged students.

Enhancing Emotional Regulation Through Co-Regulation in Autistic Students

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Edel Quinn

Edel Quinn

Edel Quinn is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. Before taking up this post, Edel worked in the National Health Service, Northern Ireland (NHS), developing and delivering home programmes for autistic children and young people, and their families. Edel holds a Psychology degree and an MSc in Autism from Queen’s University, Belfast and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Edel's main specialisms are in early intervention and delivering training in the implementation of visual strategies and behaviour. Edel is a Certified TEACCH Trainer with Division TEACCH, North Carolina. Edel has developed and delivered anxiety trainings and anxiety research projects to parents and professionals across Ireland. She has delivered at Autism and Mental Health Conference, NAS and the Autism Congress. Edel is an associate lecturer on the Post Graduate Autism Certificate with Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Edel is working towards accreditation with BACP as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist.

Enhancing Executive Function Skills in Autistic Students

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Frances O'Neill

Frances O'Neill

Frances O’Neill is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. Frances has worked in Special, Post Primary and Further Education settings. She holds Post Graduate Certificates and Diplomas in various aspects and areas pertaining to Education and an MSc in Autism.

Understanding Neurodiversity: Embracing Unique Minds in the Classroom

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What is Neurodiversity?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity, which celebrates the natural variations in how students think and process information. Neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, to name a few, thus, as educator, we must consider the unique strengths and needs of neurodiverse students and understand how these differences can impact learning and social interactions.

We will explore practical strategies for creating a neuroaffirming classroom and school, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), flexible teaching methods, and personalised support

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Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O'Neill is an Autism Trainer/Advisor at Middletown Centre for Autism, bringing over 20 years of experience in education, including her role as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). In her career, Gemma has worked as a Specialist Teacher at Middletown Centre, supporting autistic children and young people across various educational settings, including Preschools, mainstream Primary and Post Primary schools, autism classes in mainstream environments, and Special Schools. Gemma also brings considerable experience in developing and delivering home programmes for autistic children, working closely with families to foster learning and development.
Gemma holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Queen’s University, Belfast. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, classroom supports, differentiation techniques and transitions.