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Autism and Transition into Post Primary School
This session will examine why students experience difficulties when faced with a transition into Post Primary School and discuss how developing a greater understanding of transition, with practical approaches to support students on their journey through school and beyond, offers young person the chance of future academic and social success. 
Within this session, the importance and design of a planned transition programme will be examined along with ideas and suggestions as to how to best prepare not only the education setting but also the parents and student.
Participants will:
Understand why transitions are difficult for autistic students
Understand that it is critical to plan and have a strategy around key transitions in the young person's day
Develop simple transition plans and supports around key areas. 
Gain an understanding of available support during transition.
Gain knowledge of personalised support for the young people.
Learn how to cope with emotional distress caused by transition, such as stress and anxiety.

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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.

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