Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Monday 20 Nov 2023

Start Time

15:00

End Time

16:00

Webinar Online,

Closed

Autism and Understanding Anxiety
Primary aged autistic children may experience anxiety in many situations, with some experiencing significant anxiety difficulties. For many, school is a major source of stress.
This session is an introduction to strategies that can be used to alleviate the experience of anxiety for autistic children.
Participants will:
•   Understand how the difficulties experienced by autistic children, including sensory difficulties, can contribute to the development of anxiety.
•   Appreciate how anxiety can escalate and may result in an outburst.
•   Develop some simple strategies to prevent the escalation of anxiety.
•   Understand the basics of cognitively based management approaches.

Location

Webinar Online
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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.