Bolton Schools Making Sense of Autism (Starwell Wrap Around) 13.11.25 HD
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Who is this module for?
This module is for anyone working in a school environment, whether they be teachers ,learning support assistants, school meals supervisors, school business managers, site staff or office staff. This module would also be suitable for taxi drivers and school escorts.
Description
This module is an awareness-raising module that introduces autism and the areas of difference, which can include: Social Understanding and Communication, Flexibility, Information Processing and Understanding and Sensory Processing and Integration, among other things. We explore areas of difference in terms of strengths and support needs and identify some initial reasonable adjustments that need to be considered when supporting neurodivergent pupils, including the creation and use of a One Page Profile.
The aims
The aims of this module are:
- To extend your understanding of how autism affects pupils in school.
- To increase your expertise in recognising a pupil’s individual strengths and differences.
- To develop your skills in identifying barriers to learning for autistic pupils.
- To develop your understanding of what reasonable adjustments need to be made to support autistic pupils in their setting.
Learning objectives
After completing the module, you will be able to:
- Approach autism as a difference rather than as a deficit
- Recognise the three areas of difference for autistic pupils and the importance of identifying strengths and differences
- Listen to and learn from the perspectives of autistic pupils and their parents/carers
- Reflect on their practice and implement reasonable adjustments to support autistic pupils.
Session length
This training module is designed to be used flexibly, with trainers using the time available in the way that best suits their audience.We have provided a training module and materials that can be covered in a 90-minute session using the core slides but there is more content available for the trainer to adapt and use in an extended session
Who is it aimed at?
This module is suitable for anyone working in a
school environment , including teachers, learning support
assistants, school meals supervisors, school business managers, site staff, and office staff. It is also
appropriate for taxi drivers and school escorts who support pupils in their daily routines
Description
This is an
awareness raising module that introduces autism and the associated areas of difference, which
may include
Social Understanding and Communication
Flexibility, Information Processing, and Understanding
Sensory Processing and Integration
The module explores these areas of difference in terms of both
strengths and support needs , and identifies
some initial reasonable adjustments to consider when supporting neurodivergent pupils, including the
creation and use of a One Page Profile
Aims
Extend delegates’ understanding of how autism affects pupils in school.
Increase delegates’ expertise in recognising an autistic pupil’s individual strengths and differences.
Develop delegates’ skills in identifying barriers to learning for autistic pupils.
Develop delegates’ understanding of reasonable adjustments needed to support autistic pupils in their
setting
Learning Objectives
After completing the module, delegates will be able to:
Approach autism as a
difference rather than a deficit
Recognise the
three areas of difference for autistic pupils and the importance of identifying both strengths
and differences.
Listen to and learn from the perspectives of
autistic pupils and their parents/carers
Reflect on their
own practice and implement reasonable adjustments to support autistic pupils.