Autism and the Promotion of Positive Behaviour.
Autistic students can experience elevated levels of anxiety and stress often resulting in distressed and inappropriate behaviours. Responding effectively to behaviour remains a concern for professionals working within education. Early intervention and planning are important to ensure that students have an array of proactive strategies to defuse rather than escalate a demanding situation. This session will examine how being autistic can influence the behaviour of students and challenge the term, “Challenging Behaviour.”
Participants will:
• Understand reasons for what we may perceive as inappropriate behaviour
• Learn practical strategies for recognising early warning signs and making positive interventions
• Recognise the “Rumbling, Raging and Recovery” aspects of behaviour
• Understand energy accounting.
Frances O’Neill is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. Frances has worked in Special, Post Primary and Further Education settings. She holds Post Graduate Certificates and Diplomas in various aspects and areas pertaining to Education and an MSc in Autism.
