ASD and Co-occurring Additional Needs (Primary)

Description

This one day course provides participants with information on the mental health aspects of ASD. This includes:

• A review of the Triad of Impairments with reference to Asperger’s syndrome and mental health
• A review of the impact of Theory of Mind and Executive Function on the mental health of individuals with ASD
• Information of the presentation of a variety of mental health problems in ASD
• Information on how to help and manage mental health problems in individuals with ASD
• Information on cognitive therapy. 

Learning Outcomes

• Increased understanding of the mental health problems that individuals with ASD are likely to face and how these may present
• Awareness of some methods of helping individuals with ASD with their anxiety.

This course is provided by the Special Education Support Service in conjunction with Fiona McCaffrey, Head of Research and Development at Middletown Centre for Autism, Middletown, Co. Armagh. 

Application Procedures

The courses are open to:

• Teachers working in units/classes for student(s) with ASD in a mainstream setting
• Teachers in special schools who are currently working with student(s) with ASD
• Full-time Resource/Learning Support teachers who are currently working with student(s) with ASD

Please note that these courses are for teachers as outlined above.

Time: Registration: 9.00 AM; Finish: 4.00 PM each day.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

This is a one-day course with a choice of three venues:

Participants will require permission from the Board of Management to attend. Substitution for participating teachers will only be allowed by the Teacher Education Section, DES, for teachers with primary responsibility for student(s) with ASD and if it is deemed absolutely essential by the Principal.

Click here for Application Form (MS Word, 104 Kb) 

Location

Wexford Education Centre

Date

This event takes place on 01 February 2012

Booking Deadline