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Who is this module for?
This module is an awareness-raising module for all staff in a school community, whether they be teachers, learning support assistants, school meals supervisors, or taxi drivers. The module provides an introduction to autism and the reasonable adjustments that need to be considered when working with autistic pupils.
The aims
- To extend your understanding of how autism affects pupils in school
- To increase your expertise in recognising a pupil’s individual strengths and differences
- To develop your skills in identifying barriers to learning for autistic pupils
- To develop your understanding of what “reasonable adjustments” need to be made to support an autistic pupil in your setting.
Learning objectives
- Approach autism as a difference rather than as a deficit or disorder
- Recognise the three areas of difference for autistic pupils and how these can affect them
- Listen to and learn from the perspectives of autistic pupils and their parents/ carers
- Reflect on your practice and implement reasonable adjustments to support autistic pupils.
The ‘Making Sense of Autism’ session will give you a better understanding of autism and how it affects children and young people in your setting. It is suitable for practitioners working in both mainstream and specialist settings.
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Why should I attend?
- Do you want to improve your knowledge and understanding of autism?
- Do you want to increase your understanding of autism?
- Do you sometimes work with students with autism?
What will the course cover?
All delegates will be able to:
- Identify the four key areas of difference that need to be taken into account.
- Know the importance of understanding the individual pupil and their profile of strengths and areas for development.
- Identify the key areas to help pupils on the autism spectrum build positive relationships with staff, peers, families and people in the community.
- Develop an awareness of the sensory and communication differences that pupils may experience.
Who should attend?
Basic autism awareness training for all staff within school-age education setting, mainstream and specialist services. This includes teachers, teaching assistants, transport staff, lunchtime staff, senior management, governors and service staff such as administrators. This training will also be useful for colleagues from other agencies who support school-age children and young people with ASD.