Intensive Interaction creates a predictable and trustworthy learning environment where skill building, and deep learning can take place. This webinar will raise awareness of Intensive Interaction techniques. It is a researched developmental approach which teaches us how to modify our behaviour, to effectively communicate and interact with children who are at the early stages of social development. Learning outcomes: To prioritise an environment where our learners feel safe and connected with us, in our school settings. To know about the fundamentals of communication within a nurturing, neurodiversity affirming classroom environment. To raise awareness of the Intensive Interaction programme and show where to find information and access training. To offer practical tips and resources that can be implemented in the classroom. Facilitator: Roisin Doherty-Brady Roisin Doherty-Brady is a qualified primary school teacher. She has a BE’d Hons Degree in Education (1998) and a Postgraduate degree in SEN (2014). She has experience in a variety of educational settings including mainstream, SEN and autism and has assisted school leaders in the opening of autism classes. She works to support parents, teachers and SNAs by raising awareness of neurodiversity affirming practices. She continues to remain updated through reading, attending courses and discussing updated practices with neurodiversity affirming parents and professionals. Roisin’s children are autistic, and she advocates for autistic individuals to promote neurodiversity affirming practices, embedding diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning.