Course Description
The seminar is designed for Primary teachers who are currently working with a child with ASD. The seminar provides an understanding of ASD and how it impacts the pupil’s ability to learn and develop social skills. It also focuses on assessment and strategies to enable inclusion and access to the curriculum.
The course aims to enable participants to:
- Develop an understanding of ASD & the challenges pupils with ASD can experience in mainstream classrooms
- Examine the unique learning styles of pupils with ASD
- Discuss assessment and practical strategies to enable the inclusion of pupils with ASD
- Engage in the practice of planning for pupils with ASD
- Explore methods to support pupils in acquiring social skills
- Develop an understanding of approaches & strategies for eliminating challenging behaviour and developing adaptive behaviours
The course content includes
- Overview of ASD and the challenges experienced by the pupil with ASD
- Brief historical background, psychological theories and additional difficulties associated with ASD
- Overview of assessments, IEPS and curriculum differentiation
- Understanding challenging behaviour and strategies to develop adaptive skills
- Strategies such as developing social skills, structuring the learning environment, work systems, using timetables and visual supports
Information for Applicants
Participants will require permission from the Board of Management to attend. Substitution will be provided for class teachers if it is deemed essential by the Principal.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Booking Details
Registration: 8.45 AM
Start: 9.15 AM
Finish: 3.15 PM