Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations to support Autistic Children
This session will provide an introduction to Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations and the rationale for using these with autistic students. Practical application in a school setting is also provided.
Pupils will:
- be supported to understand social situations through a story-based approach
Practitioners will:
- have an in-depth knowledge of how social stories and comic strip conversations can support autistic children to understand and manage social situations, and be confident in using these approaches with students themselves
Settings will:
- be supported by staff who are confident about the rationale and theory behind social stories and comic strip conversations
Staff supporting autistic pupils in schools, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants
An Inclusive Classroom
This engaging course is tailored for teachers and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) who are committed to creating a truly inclusive learning environment for children with SEND. It focuses on equipping participants with strategies to prioritise the well-being of every child while addressing their diverse needs.
Through collaboration, participants will have opportunities to share best practice, engage in case studies, and apply concepts in real-world scenarios.
Key themes include:
- Creating an inclusive environment by understanding a childs needs through observation, communication, and customised strategies
- Exploring how emotional and physical well-being impact learning
- Developing activities that cater to a variety of abilities, interests, and learning preferences
- Effectively utilising adults and resources to create independent, engaged learner
Staff will:
- feel confident in implementing inclusive practices that positively impact all learners
Pupils will:
- benefit from a learning environment tailored to their individual needs
- develop independence and a sense of belonging and self-worth
SENCOs and Teachers
Story Box Training
This course provides an overview of the story box programmes, which offer a story-based multisensory approach to the development of early reading and communication skills. Some boxes also include a focus on early maths concepts and skills. The boxes contain a large range of engaging resources.
This training course offers staff an opportunity to become familiar with the story box programmes and available resources, and prepares them to deliver these to groups of pupils.
Pupils will:
- be able to develop their language, communication and early reading (and maths) skills through a structured, multisensory story-based programme
Staff will:
- feel confident about delivering story box programme to groups of children
SENCOs and Support Staff
Autism and Sensory Processing Strategies
This course supports staff in schools in supporting autistic pupils with sensory sensitivities. Setting up interventions such as sensory circuits, and supporting specialist Occupational Therapist programmes.
Pupils will:
- be provided with appropriate strategies and support to assist their inclusion, interaction, and access to all areas of the curriculum
Practitioners will:
- be confident in understanding the sensory needs of autistic pupils
- be able to set up and run sensory circuits
- be able to support a child with a sensory diet
Settings will:
- have a range of experienced staff in their school to support pupils with sensory needs as part of their educational programme
Staff supporting autistic pupils within schools, SENCOs, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants