Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Wednesday 10 Feb 2027

Start Time

12:30

End Time

13:10

Webinar Online,

Booking closes

Sunday 7 Feb 2027 12pm

Understanding Alexithymia in the Context of Supporting Autistic Students This session will provide an overview of alexithymia, highlighting how students may encounter difficulties in recognising, identifying, understanding, and communicating their emotions. While alexithymia is more common among autistic people than the general population, it is a distinct construct and should not be assumed to be present in every autistic student. Education practitioners will explore the impact of alexithymia on emotional expression, with a focus on identifying key indicators. The discussion will also centre on effective supports for students within an inclusive supportive learning and teaching environment.

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Edel Quinn

Edel is a Trainer/Advisor and the MCA course coordinator for the Post Graduate Autism Studies programme in partnership with Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. She has supported the development of the post graduate programme since 2016. Edel previously worked in the National Health Service Northern Ireland (NHS), developing and delivering home programmes for autistic children and young people, and their families. Edel holds a Psychology degree, a MSc in Autism from Queen’s University, Belfast and a MSc in Mental Health for Children and Young People from University of Edinburgh. Edel has a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. In her role with Middletown Centre for Autism Edel develops and delivers both parental and educational professional training programmes.