Autism and Communication

Autism and Communication

This full-day training opportunity will use a combination of lectures and workshops to help participants understand the impact of communication differences for autistic students in mainstream educational settings. The training will focus on exploring the differences between neurotypical and autistic communication styles, offering participants a detailed insight into how autistic students interact socially and how to effectively support them in developing their communication skills. Throughout the training, participants will learn how to assist their students in comprehending expectations in the classroom and throughout the day through the use of visual aids. A range of practical strategies will be explored for implementation by educators.

Key learning objectives include:

• Exploring the communication differences experienced by autistic students.
• Understanding the concept of monotropism and its influence on language and communication.
• Developing an understanding of gestalt language processing.
• Exploring a variety of supportive techniques in both receptive, understanding, and expressive communication.
• Overall, this training aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support autistic students in their communication development within a mainstream educational setting.