"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."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

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

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

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

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

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

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

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

The courses are great.

"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."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

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

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"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."

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

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

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

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

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

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

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

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

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

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

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

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

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

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

The trainers really know their stuff

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

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

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

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

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

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

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

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

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

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

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

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"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."

"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."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

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

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

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

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"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."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"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."

Its great to be able to just go take a course when you feel like it

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

"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."

"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."

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

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"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."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"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."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"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."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"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."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"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."

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

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

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

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

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

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

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

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

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

"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."

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

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

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

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

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

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

"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."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

The courses are great.

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

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

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

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

"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."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"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."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"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."

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

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

The trainers really know their stuff

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

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

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

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

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

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

"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."

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

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"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."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

Its great to be able to just go take a course when you feel like it

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

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"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."

"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."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"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."

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

"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."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

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

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

"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."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

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

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

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

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

"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."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

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

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

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

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

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

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

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

"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."

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

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

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

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"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."

"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."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"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."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"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."

"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."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

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

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

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

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

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

Its great to be able to just go take a course when you feel like it

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

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

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

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

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

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

"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."

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

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

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

"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."

"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."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"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."

"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."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

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

"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."

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

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

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

"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."

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

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"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."

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

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

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

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

The courses are great.

The trainers really know their stuff

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"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."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

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

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

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

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

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

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"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."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

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

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

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

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

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

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

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"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."

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"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."

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

"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."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

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

"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."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

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

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

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

The trainers really know their stuff

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

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

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

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

"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."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

Its great to be able to just go take a course when you feel like it

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

"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."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"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."

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

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

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

"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."

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"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."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"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."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"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."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

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

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

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

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

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

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

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

"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."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"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."

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

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

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

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

"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."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

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

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

"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."

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

"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."

The courses are great.

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

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

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

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

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

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

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"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."

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

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

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

"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."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

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

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

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

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

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

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

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

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

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

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"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."

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"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."

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

"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."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"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."

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

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

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

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"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."

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

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"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."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

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

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

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

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The courses are great.

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

The trainers really know their stuff

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

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

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"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."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

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

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

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

"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."

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

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

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

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"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."

"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."

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

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

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

"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."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

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

"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."

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

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

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

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

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

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

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

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

"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."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"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."

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

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

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"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."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"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."

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

"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."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

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

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

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

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

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"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."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"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."

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

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

"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."

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

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

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

Its great to be able to just go take a course when you feel like it

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

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

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

"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."

"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."

The courses are great.

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

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

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

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

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

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"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."

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

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

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

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

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

"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."

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

The trainers really know their stuff

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"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."

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

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

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

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

"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."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

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

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

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

"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."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

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

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

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

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

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

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

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

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

"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."

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

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"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."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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."

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"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."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

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

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

"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."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

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

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

"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."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"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."

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

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"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."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

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

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"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."

"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."

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

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

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

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

The courses are great.

"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."

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

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

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

Its great to be able to just go take a course when you feel like it

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

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

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

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

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

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

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

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

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

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

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

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

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

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

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

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

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

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

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

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

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

"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."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"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."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

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

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

The trainers really know their stuff

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

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

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

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

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

"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."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

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

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

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

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

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

"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."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"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."

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

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

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

I love that I can have all my staff able to access the same training regardless of role – and great value for my school’s money

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

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

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

The trainers really know their stuff

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

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

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

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

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

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

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

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"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."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

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

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

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

"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."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

It is really easy to setup and administer, even with 70 staff in our school!

"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."

"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."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

Its great to be able to just go take a course when you feel like it

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

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

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

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

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

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

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

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

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

This is a great initiative – it is brilliant to be able to share information with the rest of our team

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

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

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

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

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"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."

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

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

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

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"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."

The courses are great.

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

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

"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."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"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."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"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."

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

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

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

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

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

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

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

"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."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"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."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

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

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

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"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."

"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."

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

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

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

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

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

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

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

"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."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"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."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"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."

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

"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."

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

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