Visual Teaching Methods and Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD

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

Content: This training session is designed for teachers who would benefit from assistance in the application of visually based intervention methods in the clasroom  Some knowledge of visually based methods would be useful.  The methods address are adapted from the TEACCH philosophy.

Learning Outcomes:  Increased understanding of the reasons for using visual teaching methods. Teachers will learn how to adapt the classroom environment.  Participants will have an opportunity to think how to adapt the presentation of tasks to student to suit their learning style.