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Autism, Learning Styles, and Visual Teaching Methods
This training session will provide information on supportive practices in the functional use of visual supports. The focus of this course is in understanding the learning style, strengths, interests and needs of the autistic child and how these can be facilitated using visuals. This will assist those who support the child in the teaching of life skills, emotional regulation, and daily planning, creating opportunities for communication and independence.
Expected Outcomes
- Understand how the use of visuals can support the thinking and learning style of autistic child.
- Understand how the use of visuals can be generalised across all environments and can build on the learning experience in school, home, and the wider community.
- Learn how to develop visual supports in a practical manner to maximise the child's strengths and provide support if necessary.
- How to develop visuals and implement supportive visual practice
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Dr Jo Fitzsimons
Her previous appointments have included Deputy Head of School and curriculum management roles.
Jo has also been involved in a wide range of International and European research projects and conferences over the past 17 years offering training, support and advice on various aspects of SEND practice.
Her specialist interests include sensory learning, autism and supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
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