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

"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."

"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 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!

"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."

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

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

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

The trainers really know their stuff

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"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."

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

"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 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 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."

"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."

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

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

"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."

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

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

"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"

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

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

"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."

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

"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 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 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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

"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."

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

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

"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 liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

"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"

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

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

"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."

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

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

The courses are great.

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

"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 quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories 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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"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!"

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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 the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

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

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

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

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

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"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!"

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

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

"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."

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

"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 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 ………”"

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. 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 learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

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

"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."

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

"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."

"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 courses are great.

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

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

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

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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 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"

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

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

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

"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 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."

"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 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."

"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."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot 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 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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

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

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

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

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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

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

The trainers really know their stuff

"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 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 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 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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

"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 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."

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

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

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

"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 trainers really know their stuff

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

"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 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 the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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 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 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 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."

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

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

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

"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."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"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."

"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."

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

"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 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 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."

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

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

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

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

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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 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."

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

"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 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."

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

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

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

The courses are great.

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

"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 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."

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

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

"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."

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

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

This is a fantastic resource. 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."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"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 liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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 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 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."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"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 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 courses are great.

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

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

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

"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 trainers really know their stuff

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

"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"

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

"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 ………”"

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

"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."

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

"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 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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

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

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

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

"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 the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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."

The trainers really know their stuff

"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 really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"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

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

"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 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."

"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."

"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 really knows her stuff"

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

"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!

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

"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."

"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 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 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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

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

"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."

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

"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 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 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 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 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."

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

"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 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 ………”"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"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."

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

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

"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 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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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 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 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."

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

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

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

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

The courses are great.

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"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."

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

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

"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 is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

"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."

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

"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 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 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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The trainers really know their stuff

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"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."

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

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

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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 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."

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

"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."

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

"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"

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

"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."

This is a fantastic resource. 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!"

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

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

"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."

"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 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."

"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 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."

"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 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 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 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."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

"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."

"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 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!

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

"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 trainers really know their stuff

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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 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 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"

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

"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"

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

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

"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."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

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

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

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."

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

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

"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 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 ………”"

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

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

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

"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 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"

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

The trainers really know their stuff

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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"

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

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

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

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

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

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

"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."

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

"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 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 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."

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"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."

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

"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 walkthrough of emotional support documents"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

"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 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 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."

"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 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."

"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."

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

"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 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."

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

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

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

The courses are great.

"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 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 ………”"

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

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

"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 really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

The trainers really know their stuff

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

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

This is a fantastic resource. Thank you!

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

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

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

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

"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."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

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

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

"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."

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

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

"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 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."

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

"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 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."

"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."

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

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

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

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