Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Tuesday 13 Jan 2026

Start Time

11:00

End Time

13:00

Our Lady of Consolation National School, Co. Dublin, Donnycarney, Dublin

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Supporting Autistic Learners

This training session is designed to build understanding of how autistic children may perceive, process, and engage with the world around them. It acknowledges the strengths many autistic children may have in visual processing and explores how the use of visuals can support learning, reduce anxiety, and promote inclusion across a range of environments.

Participants will gain insight into:

The value of visual teaching approaches and how they can align with an individual child's natural learning preferences.
How visual supports can enhance communication, learning and wellbeing across home, school, and community settings.
The integration of visual supports with other approaches to create consistent and supportive environments.
A range of adaptable visual approaches that respects each child's unique strengths, needs, and interests.

Location

Our Lady of Consolation National School, Co. Dublin
Collins Avenue East,
Donnycarney
Dublin
D05 RW80
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Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O’Neill is an Autism Trainer/Advisor at Middletown Centre for Autism, bringing over 20 years of experience across education, autism practice and professional learning. Her career has included roles as a SENCO and Specialist Teacher, supporting autistic children and young people across educational settings, including preschool, mainstream primary and post-primary schools, autism classes and special schools.

Gemma has extensive experience working collaboratively with educators, families and multidisciplinary professionals to develop individualised approaches that recognise autistic strengths, differences and support needs across school and home environments.

In her current role, Gemma is involved in the development and delivery of autism-specific professional learning and training across Ireland, working with educators and professionals, including within higher education. She also contributes to the development of training programmes and the coordination of large-scale professional learning events, bringing professionals together to share and showcase effective practice.

Gemma holds a Master’s Degree in Special Educational Needs from Queen’s University Belfast. Her professional interests include neuroaffirming autism practice, inclusive education, professional learning, and supporting autistic learners to participate meaningfully in education.