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Rehins National School, Ballina, Mayo
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Autism and Communication This session invites participants to re-examine communication through a neurodiversity affirming lens. Rather than positioning autistic communication as disordered, the training explores communication as a two way interaction shaped by neurological difference, context, power, and expectation. Participants are supported to move beyond comparison with neurotypical norms and instead develop an appreciation of autistic communication styles as logical, purposeful, and meaningful. Participants will: Explore contemporary theories and frameworks that explain differences in autistic and non-autistic communication, including monotropism and gestalt language processing. Reflect on their own communication preferences and implicit expectations, considering how these may either facilitate or constrain connection with autistic children. Learn practical, respectful strategies to support both understanding and expression, focusing on access to communication rather than "performance". Develop confidence in adapting their communication to be clear, predictable, and attuned, across home and school environments.
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Rehins National School
Rathnaconeen
Ballina
Mayo
F26 XY33
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Dee Hogan
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.
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Rehins National School , Ballina , Mayo