Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Monday 16 Oct 2023

Start Time

11:00

End Time

13:00

Cedar Integrated Primary School, Crossgar, Down

Closed

Autism and Communication.

This session explores the differences in neurotypical vs autistic communication styles. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to appreciate communication differences and adapt their communication style to better support autistic children and young people at home and school.

Delegates will:

· Explore current relevant theories related to communication differences

· Develop an understanding of their own communication preferences and how these might hinder or support the autistic communicator

· Explore a range of supportive practices in receptive (understanding) and expressive communication

Location

Cedar Integrated Primary School
29 Kilmore Road,
Crossgar
Down
BT30 9HJ
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Edel Quinn

Edel Quinn is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. Before taking up this post, Edel 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 and an MSc in Autism from Queen’s University, Belfast and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Edel's main specialisms are in early intervention and delivering training in the implementation of visual strategies and behaviour. Edel is a Certified TEACCH Trainer with Division TEACCH, North Carolina. Edel has developed and delivered anxiety trainings and anxiety research projects to parents and professionals across Ireland. She has delivered at Autism and Mental Health Conference, NAS and the Autism Congress. Edel is an associate lecturer on the Post Graduate Autism Certificate with Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Edel is working towards accreditation with BACP as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist.