Following this webinar, facilitated by Rose Marie Flanagan, attendees will

1. Know the terms Neurodiversity,Neurodivergent and Neurotypical
2. Understand the terminology associated withAutism
3. Know the characteristics and the three psychological theories ofASD
4. Identify the importance of knowing our students' strengths
5. Highlight the Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools
6. Understand the complexity of sensory processing
7. Understand the Positive Behaviour Support Model
8. Explore self-regulation and co-regulation
9. Highlight behaviours of concern
10. Explore evidence-based approaches to support students with Autism

Rose-Marie Flanagan is an administrative Principal at St. Anne’s School, Ennis, Co. Clare. She worked as a SENCO, special class teacher and mainstream class teacher at St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Tulla, Co. Clare. Rose-Marie also completed a five-year secondment as an Advisor with the NCSE and currently works as an Associate with the NCSE. She designs and delivers seminars in SEN at third level also. She has a graduate Diploma in SEN and a Masters of Education in the area of Special Education, both awarded from Mary Immaculate College. Her current interests are Inclusion Policy and Practice, Social and Emotional learning, Positive Behaviour Support and Assistive Technology.