AET: Making Sense of Autism

The making sense of autism training will give you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects pupils in school.

By Plymouth Learning Partnership

Date and time

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:00 - 15:00 GMT+1

Location

1 Lower Compton Road, Compton, Plymouth, UK

1 Lower Compton Road Compton PL3 5DH United Kingdom

About this event

  • 2 hours

Cost:

MAST subscribed schools £32

Non-MAST subscribed schools: £80

Event Description

The making sense of autism training will giving you a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects pupils in school.

Aims/Objectives

Basic autism awareness training for all staff within school-age education setting, mainstream and specialist services. This includes teachers, teaching assistants, transport staff, lunchtime staff, senior management, governors and service staff such as administrators.

Outcomes

All participants will be able to:

• Identify the four key areas of difference that need to be taken into account.
• Know the importance of understanding the individual pupil and their profile of strengths and areas for development.
• Identify the key areas to help pupils on the autism spectrum build positive relationships with staff, peers, families and people in their community.
• Develop an awareness of the sensory and communication differences that pupils may experience.




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