Promoting Neuro-affirming practice in schools:
Understanding, supporting and accepting autistic students.
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Neuro-affirming practice is an approach that acknowledges the equal value of different types of brains, actively supporting autistic ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. It involves understanding and nurturing autistic children in line with their natural learning styles, creating environments that foster engagement rather than attempting to diminish their autistic traits or mould them into neurotypical behaviours. The focus is on empowering autistic individuals to learn and thrive authentically, respecting and leveraging their unique cognitive strengths and preferences.
Dedicated training and mentoring programme, for the teams in Sheffield's specialist classrooms, integrated resources and hubs.
What You’ll Get:
Observation Session: An observation session to get to know your pupils and their learning environment, ensuring tailored support.
6 hours training: Three 2-hour twilight sessions (one each half term) or a full inset day, providing in-depth training and reflection.
Experienced Guidance: Learn from an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with lived experience as an autistic adult, offering unique insights and expertise.
Ongoing Support: Benefit from mentoring and support to develop your specialist classroom, ensuring continuous improvement and success.
Training goals:
Deepen your understanding of autism and reflect on different approaches and tools.
Learn what a neuro-affirmative education environment looks like.
Gain practical strategies to effectively support pupils and learn to set neuro-affirming goals.
Build confidence supporting autistic children to thrive in line with their natural learning styles.
The training is designed for the entire specialist classroom team, including teachers, teaching assistants, SENDCOs, and anyone else who regularly supports the children in your setting.
The program will be available for 6 teams starting in the Autumn Term.
Twilight sessions will be held on Thursday evenings, with one session in each half of the Autumn Term and another in the first half of the Spring Term. If you prefer an inset day, dates can be discussed.
The programme is charged at £1600 per team.
If your school or trust has multiple specialist classrooms please contact me to discuss options as a discount may be applicable.
Email: sarah@sea-therapy.co.uk to book.
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