Course summary:

An introduction to Autism and how it may present in children aged 2-5 years, including strategies and resources to support communication and interaction, developing early learning skills and positive behaviour management.

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.
• Consider the reason behind behaviour- and how we might address these proactively.

Course dates and time: Autumn term

Session 1:  11th November 2024 at 9.30- 11am- TEAMS 

Session 2:  18th November 2024 at 9.30- 11am – Face to Face 

Session 3:   25th November 2024 at 9.30- 11am – Face to Face

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.