Understanding and Effectively Supporting ASC in the Early Years. 

Course summary: 

An introduction to Autism and how it may present in primary aged children, including strategies and resources to support anxiety, routines, 

communication and interaction. 

Trainers: 

Members of the SEND Team- Inclusion Specialist Teaching Team 

Course content: 

Session 1: 

• Become familiar with ASC and how this can present in young children 

• Become familiar with the Hanen communication stages for young children with ASC 

• Plan and set appropriate short-term outcomes using ‘Communication Stages.’ Session 2: 

• Consider how you can plan for play and learning skills at the different 

    communication stages, including use of visual structure. 

Session 3: 

• Consider the impact of sensory preferences and how you might support these. 

Course dates and time:  Spring term 

Session 1: 

Monday 11 March 2024 at 9 – 11am  

Venue: Remote training via Microsoft Teams 

Session 2: 

Monday 18 March 2024 at 9.30-11am  Venue: Civic offices 1.01 

Session 3: 

Monday 25 March 2024 2023 at 9.30-11am  Venue: Civic offices 1.01 

Who should attend? This training is useful for all school practitioners, behaviour leads, teachers, SENDCos, teaching assistants and learning mentors working within a mainstream setting.

How to enrol on a course 

Please apply for the training courses via email: SENDtraining@milton-keynes.gov.uk  stating the course, the date, who will be attending and their email address. If a number of different staff members are attending from the same school/setting it is VITAL that you send the separate email addresses of all attendees. 

Applications for training MUST be sent at least 48 hours before the start of the training. 

For sessions delivered via MS Teams, email invites will be sent to participants with a MS Teams link, at least the day before each session. 

If you have any queries, please email:  

SENDtraining@milton-keynes.gov.uk