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Presentation Secondary School, Listowel, Kerry
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Autism and Communication
This session explores the differences in neurotypical vs autistic communication styles. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to appreciate communication differences and adapt their communication style to better support autistic children and young people at home and school.
Delegates will:
- Explore current relevant theories related to communication differences
- Develop an understanding of their own communication preferences and how these might hinder or support the autistic communicator
- Explore a range of supportive practices in receptive (understanding) and expressive communication
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Presentation Secondary School
Greenville
Listowel
Kerry
V31 V520
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Vicki Smith
Previously, Vicki has worked as a speech and language therapist in childrens disability network teams, early intervention, and primary care services. She has worked with children and young people 0-19 years with complex needs and provided multidisciplinary assessments and intervention and speech and language specific assessments and interventions. She has worked across a range of home and school environments.
Vicki has experience in autism diagnostic assessments and the provision of post-diagnostic training for parents and the child or young person.
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Presentation Secondary School , Listowel , Kerry