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Supporting Autistic Children as They Return to or Begin Primary School

About this course

Supporting Autistic Children as They Return to or Begin Primary School

This Wednesday Webinar will provide valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by autistic children during school transitions and offer practical strategies to support them.

We will discuss the creation of structured and supportive environments that ease the transition process. The session will cover techniques for preparing children for changes and fostering a positive school experience.

About the trainer

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.