Easing the Transition from Home to School

Audience:  

Mainstream and ASD Specific Unit Teachers, Learning Support, Resource Teachers and Teachers in Special Schools.

Content:

This training session outlines the Cross-Border Parent Community and Schools Partnership Programme 'Easing the Transition from Home to School' which is a transition programme for children with ASD. This programme was developed by teachers, therapists and trainers from schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Training session participants will receive a transition pack.

Learning Outcomes: 

By the end of the training session, participants will:

• have an increased understanding of the transition process for children with ASD
• have become familiar with the transition pack 'Easing the Transition from Home to School'
• have the skills, knowledge and resources to successfully implement the transition pack in their setting.