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Comprehensive autism training and insight for school staff who already have a basic knowledge and experience of autism.
Staff will develop their existing knowledge of autism and gain an understanding how to meet the needs of a range of children with a diagnosis of autism in a mainstream setting at KS1-4.
The course will include the 4 areas of difference, offer strategies and approaches and opportunities to plan the implementation of these strategies.
Workshop Choices
Throughout the day we will be delivering a variety of workshops linked to the key areas of focus. Please ensure workshops are chosen on the course application form.
Refreshments: Lunch is provided plus drinks on arrival, mid-morning and with lunch.
The course will be delivered by a specialist teacher.
Workshop 1
Overview - Communication and Interaction
A - Blank Language Levels, the Test of Abstract Language
An Elklan tool to gain a clear picture of a child’s level of understanding abstract language.
B - Lego Therapy for Expressive and Receptive Language
Social interaction in a play based group.
C - Poric
Elklan published resource that is full of ideas to develop understanding and use of linguistic concepts.
Workshop 2
Overview - Cognition and Learning
A – Timetables, Task lists, schedules and reward systems
A range of visual supports, structure and motivating systems.
B - Colourful Semantics
A Speech and Language resource that provides visual support to structure and form sentences.
C - Mind maps and flow charts
Linking concepts and support to structure outcomes and choices.
Workshop 3
Overview - Social Emotional Mental Health
A – Social stories and comic strip
A reflective approach to understanding behaviour and social situations in a variety of contexts.
B – De-escalation strategies, relaxation and mindfulness
Practical strategies to aid de-escalation and promote relaxation.
C – Unstructured times
Ideas to put into place to support Autistic students during these times.
Price £140 per delegate
Bookings via the website
http://www.skills4bradford.co.uk/what-we-offer/0-25-inclusive-education-services
Published: 10/04/2019 Audience: School based staff in direct contact with CYP with a diagnosis of autism to include SENCo’s, teacher Contact: Barbara Bartle
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