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Middletown Centre for Autism
Wednesday Webinar Joint Training Programme

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. Supporting Autistic Students as They Return to or Begin Post Primary School
  2. Supporting Autistic Children as They Return to or Begin Primary School
  3. Autism and Emotional Regulation
  4. Empowering Independence: Life Skills for Autistic Children and Young People

Book in to all 4 Webinar Sessions

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

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Supporting Autistic Students as They Return to or Begin Post Primary School

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Supporting Autistic Students as They Return to or Begin Post Primary School

This Wednesday Webinar will provide valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by autistic students and young people during school transitions and offer practical strategies to support them.

We will discuss the creation of structured and supportive environments that ease the transition process. The session will cover techniques for preparing students and young people for changes and fostering a positive Post Primary School experience.

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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.

Supporting Autistic Children as They Return to or Begin Primary School

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Supporting Autistic Children as They Return to or Begin Primary School

This Wednesday Webinar will provide valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by autistic children during school transitions and offer practical strategies to support them.

We will discuss the creation of structured and supportive environments that ease the transition process. The session will cover techniques for preparing children for changes and fostering a positive school experience.

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Dee Hogan

Dee Hogan

Dee Hogan is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. Dee has extensive experience teaching and supporting autistic children and young people. Her experiences include Pre-school, Early Intervention Autism Classes, Primary Autism Classes, Mainstream Primary and Special Schools. She has written, lectured and assessed modules on the Special Needs Assistant and Level Four Autism qualifications, as professional development for parents and professionals. Dee has also worked as a part time Lecturer with University College Cork designing and delivering the Diploma in Autism Studies as well as providing training for teachers, third level students, parents and professionals. Dee’s training specialisms are Reframing Behaviour, Early Intervention, Classroom Strategies, and Transitions. Dee holds a MEd in Special Education Autism from the University of Birmingham.

Autism and Emotional Regulation

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Autism and Emotional Regulation

This session will focus on key considerations when supporting emotional regulation for students and young people in the Post Primary environment. This training explores interoception as a key concept when supporting autistic students learning about their body signals and promoting regulation.

Participants will:

  • Understand how to adapt or change the environment to support emotional regulation.
  • Develop an understanding of how to individualise supports to suit the young person.
  • Use a neurodiversity affirming approach to support development of self and co-regulation skills.

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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.

Empowering Independence: Life Skills for Autistic Children and Young People

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Empowering Independence: Life Skills for Autistic Children and Young People

This webinar will explore effective supports for promoting independence, enhancing social engagement, and building confidence in daily activities. We will cover methods to support the development of essential life skills, including communication, self-care, and problem-solving. The session will offer practical tips and resources for creating supportive environments that foster growth and autonomy.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to assist autistic children and young people in achieving success in their everyday lives.

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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.