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Autism, Relationships and Sexuality Education
This session will examine the impact of adolescence on autistic young people. Participants will be shown how to incorporate behavioural interventions with visual strategies to help autistic teenagers cope with some of the typical issues of adolescence. The training will provide practical strategies that educational professionals may use to support teenagers. It will also focus on the delivery of sex and relationships education.
Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
• Understand the impact of adolescence on autistic young people.
• Learn some strategies involving behavioural and visual strategies that will provide supports to adolescents
• Provide strategies for the delivery of sex and relationships education to autistic young people.
Course Overview
• Adolescence and autism how - does adolescence impact on autistic young people.
• How to prepare students for physical changes.
• Some strategies for developing sex and relationships education.
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Dr Jo Fitzsimons
Her previous appointments have included Deputy Head of School and curriculum management roles.
Jo has also been involved in a wide range of International and European research projects and conferences over the past 17 years offering training, support and advice on various aspects of SEND practice.
Her specialist interests include sensory learning, autism and supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
Event summary
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Webinar Online