Supporting Children with Autism

Date: 12 January 2026

Time: 7pm - 8pm

Online Webinar: Zoom

We will look at the use of visuals to support learning, structuring the day, helping with emotional and sensory needs and we will examine what resources are available to support learning.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be enabled to:

• Identify the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and understand how these may affect learning, behaviour, communication, and social interaction
• Understand the common challenges faced by children with autism in mainstream classrooms, and how these challenges can also affect families
• Use observation and consultation with parents and colleagues to identify specific needs of individual children
• Plan and implement structured, predictable classroom environments that support autistic learners using tools like visual schedules and clear routines

Bio

Annette Ormond, Grad Dip. SEN, M. Ed ASN. B.Sc. Psychology

''I am a primary teacher working in schools for the past 20 years. I have completed many different courses around educating students with Additional Needs and I have significant and varied experience in the area also working in SET, Mainstream, HSCL, Special class teaching and as a SENCO. I have worked with many different schools nationwide planning various aspects of the Continuum of Support with them and planning provision in their school for students with additional needs. I believe wholeheartedly in the difference we can make in the lives of people with many additional needs through our understanding and our knowledge. I worked with the Dyslexia Association of Ireland for eight years, as a tutor on the SNA course with UCD, and as a lecturer with Hibernia College on the Inclusion and Diversity module with the PME students. I was awarded the IATSE Testimonial and Award for excellence in Support Teaching in 2017 when studying at University College Dublin and the Louise Madigan Bursary Award for research in education in 2021. I worked as a member of the ILSA Executive Committee.''

This webinar is hosted by Monaghan Education Support Centre. The information you provide when registering will be shared with the host centre and the centre through which you booked and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy, which is available on their website.