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Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe), Galway
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Autism and Communication Autistic communication is presented as coherent, intentional, and meaningful, rather than as a failure to meet neurotypical norms. The session emphasises that communication is a shared responsibility, shaped by classroom culture, power structures, language demands, and access. Participants will: Explore contemporary theories that explain differences between autistic and non-autistic communication styles without pathologising autistic expression. Reflect on how Post Primary School expectations, rapid turn taking, abstract language, inference based questioning, can unintentionally exclude autistic students. Examine personal communication styles and how these may support or constrain participation and relational safety. Learn neuroaffirming approaches that value all forms of communication, including minimal speech, indirect communication, echolalia, written responses, and AAC. Develop practical strategies for making classroom communication clearer, slower, more predictable, and more accessible while respecting communication autonomy
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Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin
An Cheathrú Rua
An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe)
Galway
H91 N267
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Dee Hogan
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.
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Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin , An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe) , Galway