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Scoil Naoimh Éanna, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
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Autism and Understanding Anxiety This training course will help parents and education professionals understand the stresses autistic children and young people experience, particularly within the Primary School environment. We will discuss the external environmental demands and stress experienced by many autistic children which can contribute to anxiety experiences.
Participants will understand:
- The relationship between autism and anxiety, and how anxiety affects our body and mind.
- Fatigue and masking in relation to anxiety from an autistic point of view.
- How environmental, communication, sensory, emotional, and cognitive stresses can be supported to reduce anxiety experience within the school environment.
- During the course, we will explore a range of supports and resources which can be used to support an autistic child.
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Scoil Naoimh Éanna
Killanny
Carrickmacross
Monaghan
A81 E267
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Susan Keery
Susan brings with her over 20 years' experience supporting autistic children, adolescents and adults across both health and education sectors. Specifically supporting autistic individuals with individualised, person-centred, home programmes, and school support; as well as providing training and ongoing support to parents and professionals.
Susan holds degrees at undergraduate and master's level; and is currently working on her PhD within the school of Social Sciences, Education and Social work (QUB). Susan's research is focused on social anxiety in the autistic community with special interest in subsequent impact on school absences. Her research aims to reduce barriers to accessing support by using immersive technology. Susan is passionate about her research and practice being directed by the lived experience of the autistic community.
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Scoil Naoimh Éanna , Carrickmacross , Monaghan