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St Ita's and St Joseph's Special School, Tralee, Kerry
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Autism and Communication: Autistic Children and Young People with High Care and Education Needs 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. Participants 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
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St Ita's and St Joseph's Special School
Balloonagh
Tralee
Kerry
V92 F685
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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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St Ita's and St Joseph's Special School , Tralee , Kerry