Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Tuesday 11 Nov 2025

Start Time

16:00

End Time

18:00

Coláiste Rís, Dundalk, Louth

Booking closes

Saturday 8 Nov 2025 4pm

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

Coláiste Rís
Chapel Street, Townparks
Dundalk
Louth
A91 N798
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Claire Smyton

Claire Smyton is Specialist Teacher in Middletown Centre for Autism and has 20 years’ experience working with autistic children and young people. Prior to this, Claire worked as a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator in a Post Primary School. Claire has also taught in an Autism Learning Support Class, within a Mainstream Primary School and in the Autism Advisory and Intervention Service, as a Support Teacher. Claire is also a parent of an autistic child. Through Claire’s experiences as a parent and teacher, she has gained extensive experience in developing and using resources and varied teaching approaches with autistic children and young people. Claire also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Autism and has a particular interest and experience in 'whole school' strategic planning in best autism practice across all settings.