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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:
- Understanding and Supporting Students with Autistic Fatigue
- Understanding and Preventing Autistic Burnout
- Empowering Autistic Students Through Self-Advocacy
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Please check the Centre’s website for more courses - www.middletownautism.com
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Understanding and Supporting Students with Autistic Fatigue
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Understanding and Supporting Students with Autistic Fatigue. This Lunchtime Learning session will focus on understanding Autistic Fatigue, including its causes and effects on students. Autistic fatigue is characterised by extreme tiredness and low energy, frequently resulting from sensory overload, social interactions, and the effort required to mask their authentic autistic self. During the session, we will review the typical signs of autistic fatigue, which may include increased irritability, withdrawal, difficulty concentrating, and a decline in academic performance. We will also discuss strategies to support individual students and explore how to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.
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Carolyn Frazer
Understanding and Preventing Autistic Burnout
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Understanding and Preventing Autistic Burnout. This session is intended to assist educators in understanding and supporting students experiencing autistic burnout, which can be characterised by physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion typically resulting from prolonged stress and sensory overload. The session will cover identifying signs and explore effective, practical approaches to support affected students.
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Edel Quinn
Empowering Autistic Students Through Self-Advocacy
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Empowering Autistic Students Through Self-Advocacy Empowering autistic students to advocate for themselves is crucial for their independence and confidence. This webinar will provide educators with the tools and strategies needed to support and encourage self-advocacy among autistic students, helping them to express their needs and preferences effectively. We will Learn what self-advocacy is and why it is important for autistic students. Discover techniques to help students build confidence in expressing their needs and making decisions. Explore ways to support students in developing effective communication skills, including the use of visual supports and alternative communication methods. how to create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages self-advocacy. Review practical examples of self-advocacy in action.
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Gemma O'Neill
Gemma has extensive experience working collaboratively with educators, families and multidisciplinary professionals to develop individualised approaches that recognise autistic strengths, differences and support needs across school and home environments.
In her current role, Gemma is involved in the development and delivery of autism-specific professional learning and training across Ireland, working with educators and professionals, including within higher education. She also contributes to the development of training programmes and the coordination of large-scale professional learning events, bringing professionals together to share and showcase effective practice.
Gemma holds a Master’s Degree in Special Educational from Queen’s University Belfast. Her professional interests include neuroaffirming autism practice, inclusive education, professional learning, and supporting autistic learners to participate meaningfully in education.