Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Tuesday 5 Dec 2017

Start Time

10:00

End Time

12:00

Scoil Bhríde Primary School, Edenderry, Offaly

Closed

Early Years: Autism and Transitions

Transitions can be daunting for an early years child with autism. This training will focus on the transition from home or pre-school setting into Infant School and National School as well as transitions throughout the day across settings. This training will examine why young children with autism experience difficulties when faced with transitions and how greater understanding of transitions enhances the young child’s chance of future social and academic success.

Expected Outcomes
Parents and Carers will:
• Develop greater understanding of why transitions are difficult for the early years child with autism.
• Learn how to develop transition plans and communication passports to support young children as they transition through school
• Extend understanding of how to support young children as they transition from one activity to another in the home and school settings.

Course Overview
• What are transitions and why are they important
• Potential key transitions in family life and school day
• Use of communication passports
• Key transitions as the young child begins their journey through school.

Location

Scoil Bhríde Primary School
Edenderry
Edenderry
Offaly
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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.