Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

Event summary

Date

Thursday 12 Sep 2024

Start Time

10:00

End Time

13:00

Webinar Online,

Closed

Autism and Transitions
This session will examine why students experience difficulties when faced with a transition to Pre, Primary and Post Primary School and discuss how developing a greater understanding of transition, with practical approaches to support students on their journey through school and beyond, offers the child or young person the chance of future academic and social success.

Within this session, the importance and design of a planned transition programme will be examined along with ideas and suggestions as to how to best prepare not only the education setting but also the parents and student.

Participants will:

Recognise the reasons behind the difficulties autistic students may face during transitions
Acknowledge the importance of planning and strategising for key transitions in the child or young person's daily routine
Develop straightforward transition plans and supports around key areas.
Gain an understanding of available support during transition.
Understand the benefits of providing personalised support to children and young people
Learn techniques to manage emotional distress, such as stress and anxiety, which may arise from transitions.

Location

Webinar Online
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Dee Hogan

Dee Hogan is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. 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.