Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Start Time

12:30

End Time

13:10

Webinar Online,

Booking closes

Saturday 2 May 2026 12pm

Empowering Autistic Students Through Self-Advocacy

Empowering autistic students to advocate for themselves is crucial for their independence and confidence. This webinar will provide educators with the tools and strategies needed to support and encourage self-advocacy among autistic students, helping them to express their needs and preferences effectively.

We will;

Learn what self-advocacy is and why it is important for autistic students.
Discover techniques to help students build confidence in expressing their needs and making decisions.
Explore ways to support students in developing effective communication skills, including the use of visual supports and alternative communication methods.
How to create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages self-advocacy.
Review practical examples of self-advocacy in action.

Location

Webinar Online
Adobe Connect
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Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O'Neill is an Autism Trainer/Advisor at Middletown Centre for Autism, bringing over 20 years of experience in education, including her role as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). In her career, Gemma has worked as a Specialist Teacher at Middletown Centre, supporting autistic children and young people across various educational settings, including Preschools, mainstream Primary and Post Primary schools, autism classes in mainstream environments, and Special Schools. Gemma also brings considerable experience in developing and delivering home programmes for autistic children, working closely with families to foster learning and development.
Gemma holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Queen’s University, Belfast. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, classroom supports, differentiation techniques and transitions.