Introduction to Multisensory Learning We introduce the concept of multisensory learning and the importance of our eight senses in learning. Find out why sensory stimulation is critical for learners with complex needs or autism, why some learners have ‘faulty’ sensory systems; how this may present and how it impacts on their learning. This course provides…
The Happiness Assessment The Happiness Assessment was originally the brainchild of Flo Longhorn and later Julie King. We revisit it here with further additions by Richard Hirstwood. The happiness and well-being of our learners are of paramount importance. In common with most people, our learners are happiest when they feel secure, safe and valued, in…
It’s more than Bubbles! This is not just a course about bubble tubes. It’s about recognising how a stimulus like a bubble tube can affect our learners in ways which can be calming and promote communication between you and your learner. Coming soon! Contact us for further information!
Setting Effective Short Term Targets using Goal Attainment Scaling This course introduces the principles of Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) and how to use it to provide clear quantifiable evidence of a learner’s progress. We suggest a simplified way of setting a target and recording a learner’s progress towards it. We show you how to scale…
When working with learners with complex needs or autism, sometimes it is not possible for us to purchase specialist educational products. This course provides lots of clever ideas for creating our own homemade resources, which will extend our repertoire of learning opportunities, using a simple plastic salad spinner as the primary example. Testimonials …
Sensory Approaches for Challenging Behaviour In this course, we examine the definition of challenging behaviour and the role that sensory issues play in the behaviours that you may face as a practitioner. We offer practical guidance to support learners to make sense of their environment in sensory terms, which helps to reduce their fears that…
Learning Styles and Strengths for Learners with Complex Needs and Autism We consider the concept of learning styles and how learners with complex needs or autism use a range of learning styles, or learning strengths, to explore and make sense of the world around them. We examine these learning styles in detail, their relevance to…
Advanced Autism Practice: Support for Learning This informative and interactive course is designed to encourage you to investigate and evaluate some of the most commonly used strategies and approaches used with autistic learners within your own school setting or learning environment. Coming soon!
Autism Advanced Practice: Mental Health and Wellbeing This practical and interactive course considers the difficulties faced by many learners with autism, particularly around mental health issues and bullying, including learners’ own experiences. We provide practical advice and include a helpful wellbeing model for you to use. Coming soon!
Hearing is one of the most important senses we have. People without the ability to hear often say that they are the most isolated from our world. I have a hearing loss myself and I understand what it’s like to be isolated in some situations. We always talk to learners whether they have a hearing…