Supporting Autistic Children in Early Years
This 1-day course specifically focuses on meeting the needs of autistic children in the Foundation stage. It covers:
- What is autism?
- Communication development and strategies
- Sensory sensitivities and strategies to manage them
- Behaviour difficulties and strategies to support and manage them
Pupils will:
- be provided with appropriate strategies and support to assist their inclusion, interaction, and access to all areas of the curriculum
Practitioners will:
- have a deeper understanding of autism and how it affects children and their families
- be equipped with a range of strategies to support autistic children in mainstream nurseries, reception classes, or primary schools
Settings will:
- have staff with a greater understanding of best practice in relation to autistic children, as well as the sensory difficulties they experience which can affect their ability to be included
Staff supporting autistic pupils in the Foundation stage, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants
