TEACCH® Autism Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill developed the intervention approach called Structured TEACCHing, an evidence - based strategy that is based on understanding the learning characteristics of individuals with autism and the use of visual supports to promote meaning and independence.
Anticipated Outcomes
Participants will be introduced to:
- Learning styles in ASD
- Structured Teaching
- Informal assessment of the student with Autism
- Teaching communication skills to children with Autism
- Social communication
- Behaviour management
Course Outline and Content
This course is provided by Special Education Support Service (SESS) in conjunction with Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina. The two - day TEACCH course provides excellent background knowledge on ASD. The content covers a wide range of topics relevant to learning and teaching and to the development of the child with ASD.
Information for Applicants
This is a two - day course and attendance for the full two days (9.00 AM – 4.00 PM) is necessary.
- This course is open to
- Teachers working in 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
Participants will require permission from the Board of Management to attend. Typically, substitution for this seminar will only be allowed to classroom teachers with primary responsibility for students with a special educational need and if it is deemed absolutely essential by the Principal.
Typically substitution will only be allocated to non - substitute teachers
Payment is not available to teachers in a substitute capacity
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Registration: 8.45 AM
Start: 9.15 AM
Finish: 4.00 PM
This is a two – day course and attendance for the full two days (9.00 AM – 4.00 PM) is necessary