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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 student and how these can be facilitated using visuals. This will assist those who support the student 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 student.
  • 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 young person's strengths and provide support if necessary.
  • How to develop visuals and implement visual supportive approaches

Location

Lisneal College
70 Crescent Link
Londonderry
Londonderry/Derry
BT47 5FQ
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Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O'Neill is an Autism Trainer/Advisor at Middletown Centre for Autism, bringing over 20 years of experience in education, including her role as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). In her career, Gemma has worked as a Specialist Teacher at Middletown Centre, supporting autistic children and young people across various educational settings, including Preschools, mainstream Primary and Post Primary schools, autism classes in mainstream environments, and Special Schools. Gemma also brings considerable experience in developing and delivering home programmes for autistic children, working closely with families to foster learning and development.
Gemma holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Queen’s University, Belfast. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, classroom supports, differentiation techniques and transitions.

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Lisneal College , Londonderry , Londonderry/Derry

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