Opening the Classroom Door to Autism

Dates: Monday 6th - Friday 10th July 2026

Times: 9:30 am - 2:00pm

Location: Rockcorry NS, Co. Monaghan

Facilitator: Julie Brennan

Registration Fee: €50.00

This course aims to promote a clearer understanding of the term “Autism” and to help participants view their teaching from the perspective of the autistic child.  To support the positive, meaningful and monitored integration of an autistic child from the ASD class into the mainstream classroom. To equip the participants with the tools that will allow them to recognise all opportunities for inclusion/ integration. To help participants support the wellbeing of all stakeholders and at all stages of the integration process. To equip teachers with the current guidelines on effective practice as set out by the Department of Education.

The main aim of this course is to promote positive inclusion and differentiation in the classroom. Teachers will be given the tools to support and maintain the practice of effective integration to and from their classrooms. Teachers will be given the tools to help them  reflect on their own practices of effective integration and through self-evaluation, they can learn to build on the foundations that they already have. Teachers will learn about the importance of the development of clear communication between all stakeholders in the integration process.

• All courses qualify for EPV days providing participating teachers meet DES attendance criteria.
• The registration fee is non-refundable.
• The centre reserves the right to cancel a course if sufficient bookings do not materialise.