A workshop for parents to explore social communication differences/ autism in children and young people

Who is this module for?

This module is for practitioners who work with autistic pupils (5–16). It provides practitioners with practical strategies when working with autistic pupils. The module also takes participants through guidance on developing a pupil-centred education plan (PCEP) for an autistic pupil. Although only students with SEN are currently required to have a PCEP, the vision is that if, in the long term, inclusive practice is embedded in school provision, fewer pupils will require something additional to that which forms part of universal provision. Although not all staff who work with an autistic pupil will be involved in the creation of a pupil-centred education plan, all staff will benefit from being aware of the content of the PCEP.

The aims

The aims of ‘Good autism practice in Schools’ are to support practitioners who work directly with autistic pupils to:

Develop their knowledge and understanding of good autism practice.

Reflect on and improve their practice in working with autistic pupils.

Understand strategies and approaches they can draw upon for autistic pupils they work with.

Reflect on the kind of information they need to collect for the one-page profile and for the pupil-centred education plan.

Consider how to involve the autistic pupil and their family in the pupil’s education.

Enhance and embed inclusive practice for autistic pupils.

Virtual workshop delivered via Microsoft Teams

To understand an internal presentation of autism

To identify key issues for masking individuals on the autistic spectrum

To explore practical support strategies

The AET MSA module for staff that are new to Lincolnshire settings , missed previous training or just want a refresh

The aims

Enhance your understanding and awareness of autism and the three areas of difference that affect autistic children and young people.

Equip you with the knowledge you need to begin to make reasonable adjustments in the way you support autistic children and young people.

Learning objectives

Understand the importance of getting to know the pupil as an individual.

Approach autism as a difference rather than as a disorder or impairment.

Understand the importance of identifying the strengths and needs of autistic pupils.

Know how three areas of difference can affect autistic pupils.

Appreciate how important it is to listen to and learn from the perspectives of autistic pupils.

Reflect on and implement reasonable adjustments to support autistic pupils you work with.

Have knowledge and understanding of the importance of one-page profiles and how to collect information for the one-page profile.