Understanding autism
- Online
- 29 Mar 2021 (13:00 - 14:30)
This webinar, suitable for all staff, will provide a comprehensive overview of current research and understanding around autism. The perspective of young people with autism will help to bring real-world context to this understanding. The course will empower delegates to provide even better support for pupils with this specific need as well as providing a broader insight into how this support can benefit all pupils.
What will this course cover?
- Current research around autism as well as considering social constructions of (dis)ability
- The impact that the learning environment can play in enabling or disabling students
- What types of adjustments and support can benefit students the most
What are the potential benefits to you and the children or young people you work with?
- Greater knowledge and understanding of autism
- Better support for autistic students you work with
- Greater sense of belonging and engagement for your students
Suitable for: Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Support staff, Teacher
Meet your trainer
Dr Jamie Galpin, CPsychol
Jamie, a founding member of Special Networks and a chartered Developmental Psychologist, has dedicated more than 20 years to the fields of inclusion, psychology, innovation, participation, and learning, with a focus on empowering children and young people. His work explores the intersection of psychology and social justice, aiming to foster genuine social change. Jamie strongly believes in the power of inclusion by design. His expertise extends far beyond the theoretical aspects, guiding the education sector and wider industries, products, and services in adopting and implementing this groundbreaking approach. His diverse professional background spans roles in play work, family support, lecturing, teaching, training, strategy, policy work, and international consultancy. Jamie's career has seen him partner with a wide array of institutions, from charities and government bodies to global corporations.
Meet your trainer
Leon Allain
Leon Allain is an autistic young adult currently studying for a master’s degree. He feels his school education was vital in enabling him to pursue his studies and reach this position. As a result, he wishes to help ensure that all pupils are able to achieve in school by highlighting the importance of schools having an awareness of autism. He hopes that autistic pupils may then face fewer barriers whilst trying to access the curriculum. Autism is still generally misunderstood within our society and these misconceptions can have an impact on the way autistic students are perceived within the education system. Leon hopes that from this webinar you are able gain a greater understanding of autism and will be able to use this knowledge to better support the autistic pupils that you work with and those you may work with in the future.
