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AAC Devices 101

AAC Devices. What the term AAC covers, what are the most common ones in use, and how to create general support for an AAC user.

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

What viewers say about AAC Devices 101

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

What viewers say about AAC Devices 101

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

What viewers say about AAC Devices 101

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

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"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

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"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

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ASD Course Series

If you are supporting someone with ASD in any school setting, this comprehensive course pack contains all our ASD courses and will help set you up to support your pupil.

ASD in the classroom

Practical strategies and supports which you can setup in your classroom to assist a pupil with ASD. SUGGESTED PRE-REQUISITE Online Course: AUTISM 101

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

What viewers say about Supporting someone with ASD in the classroom

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

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Attention

What is Attention, and how can we help kids 'tune in'?

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

What viewers say about our Attention course

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

What viewers say about our Attention course

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

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Autism 101

A short, to the point, helpful course in order to quickly get to grips with supporting someone with Autism

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

What viewers say about our Autism 101 course

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

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Behaviour 101 (Exploring Behaviour)

Ages and Stages of Development / Self Esteem Drivers of Behaviour / L.E.A.V.E. Approach / 3 Principles

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

What viewers say about our Behaviour 101 course

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

What viewers say about our Behaviour 101 course

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

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"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

What viewers say about our Behaviour 101 course

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

What viewers say about our Behaviour 101 course

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

What viewers say about our Behaviour 101 course

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

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Communication Passports

Speech and Language Therapist Marijke Morris outlines what Communication Passports are, how to create them, and why you always need them for children and adolescents with communication difficulties.

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

What viewers say about our Communication Passports course

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

What viewers say about our Communication Passports course

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

What viewers say about our Communication Passports course

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

What viewers say about our Communication Passports course

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

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"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

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Creating, Using & Teaching Visuals

How to do it PROPERLY to help the child in your class communicate with others - AND reduce anxiety and frustration. (For everyone!)

Six Steps to Success with GraceApp

How to setup and use GraceApp (also applicable to most AAC Apps and devices).

Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders in the Classroom

During this course, you will learn - What is a speech disorder - Types of speech disorders - Impacts of having a speech disorder - Causes of speech disorders - Symptoms of speech disorders - How SLTs diagnose speech disorders - What an SLT may prescribe to help a pupil with a speech disorder - What a pupil with a speech disorder needs from their SNA and teacher.

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

What viewers say about Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders in the Classroom

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

What viewers say about Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders in the Classroom

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

What viewers say about Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders in the Classroom

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

What viewers say about Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders in the Classroom

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

What viewers say about Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders in the Classroom

Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

Short course for any teacher or SNA who needs to manage immediate behaviours in class - (while waiting for the appropriate resources to be put in place).

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

What viewers say about Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

What viewers say about Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

What viewers say about Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

What viewers say about Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

What viewers say about Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

What viewers say about Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

What viewers say about Understanding & Addressing Challenging Behaviour

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

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Vocabulary Enrichment from Junior Infants to Leaving Cert

Written and presented by Niamh Egan, Senior Speech & Language Therapist. Vocabulary is exceptionally important in helping individuals access new learning, and new opportunities - both inside the school system and as a predictor of future success. For the Speech and Language impaired child, this is often an area where they can fall behind easily.

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