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Sensory sensitivity is the latest addition to the diagnostic criteria used by clinicians assessing Autistics, less than a decade ago. However, Autistic people have been well aware just how prominent a characteristic this is for a lot longer, and understanding of the diversity and importance of those sensitivities is central to appreciating just how ‘being Autistic’ works on a daily basis. This session is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists. Course length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.
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This activity book is the third in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 8 onwards. However it is advisable to use book and 1 and 2 before moving onto this book, no matter what age your child is as they lay the foundations for book 3. What topics do we look at in this book?
- Sarcasm
- Perspectives
- Persuasive language
- Inflection
- Tone
- Figurative language
- Metaphors
- Exaggerations
- Emphasis
- Joining in
- Conversations
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Autistic: Sex & Gender (Gender creativity and the spectrum) course is delivered by Katie Munday. Katie was diagnosed Autistic in their late 20s. Katie is currently studying an MRes in Gender Studies exploring trans and / or non-binary Autistic adults’ narratives to create recommendations for future research in this area. Katie reviews books for Routledge Publishers and contributes to an LGBTQIA+ Autistic blog called AIM for the Rainbow. They also write and do podcasts through Aucademy – an Autistic led educational and social platform. This course is ideal for professionals working with gender divergent Autistic people but it would also suit someone who is queer / questioning and Autistic and people who are interested generally. €25 includes cert and slides Course length 1hr 20mins
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"As a secondary school teacher I am so impressed . I now have a real understanding of Autism" Caragh Ní Chroimín, Secondary School Teacher Our live autism course with for teachers offers you an opportunity to interact with other teachers and an Autistic trainer You will have opportunities to :
- problem solve
- update your skills
- learn effective strategies
- gain a real insight into Autistic pupils
- develop best practises for your classroom
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This course explains the many functions behind stimming and what the Autistic person is communicating through their stims. Stimming is Autistic language. We communicate through movement and sounds first. Words are our second language.
This session is ideal for Autistic people themselves, but also useful for teachers, SNAs, family members, therapists and employers.
Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access to the course and course materials.
Course Length 2hr
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Much that gets written about Autistics focuses on description, of traits, of ‘symptoms,’ of ‘behaviours,’ of likes and dislikes, of abilities and impairments. This is akin to describing the exterior of a house while remaining oblivious to how that building functions as a home to live in. Join us to explore the How and Why behind the ways Autistic people think, feel, imagine, hope, and how that plays out in real life scenarios. This course is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists, but would also be useful for Autistic adults Course length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.