Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Wednesday 27 Sep 2023

Start Time

15:00

End Time

16:00

Webinar Online,

Closed

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

Location

Webinar Online
Adobe Connect
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Eleanor McStay

Eleanor McStay-Fearon is a Trainer/Advisor and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Middletown Centre for Autism. Eleanor has worked as part of the Learning Support and Assessment Service for many years, working directly with autistic children across school and home.
Eleanor holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Sensory Integration and is an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner.
She has worked closely with parents, teachers and health professionals to support the implementation of communication, sensory and emotional regulation supports across home and school environments.