Understanding Autism: Enhancing Inclusive Practices in Scotland

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Autism & Inclusive Practice
Professional Learning Module
Session 3.  Understanding Autism
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Terminology
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The Scottish context for autism and inclusion
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Understanding Autism
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Assessment and Monitoring
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Supporting Learners and Families
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Social and Emotional Wellbeing
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The definition of autism
Prevalence
Core features
Causes
Autism in males and females
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Theory of mind
Weak executive function
Weak central coherence
Context blindness
Double empathy problem
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Stages of communication
Variability
Social communication
Eye contact
Joint attention
Prosody and accent
Body language
Prosopagnosia
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Expressive language
Social communication
Metacognition
Peers
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Inclusive classrooms
Collaborative support
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NAIT Safe Space Guidance
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Supporting learners with social anxiety
Supporting learners with social anxiety
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Complete sections:
4. Assessment and Monitoring
Reflective Log:
Activity 8, page 11
Activity 10, page 12
Activity 12, page 13
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Terminology
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The Scottish context for autism and inclusion
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Understanding Autism
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Assessment and Monitoring
5.
Supporting Learners and Families
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Social and Emotional Wellbeing
7.
Transitions
Education Scotland
Denholm House
Almondvale Business Park
Almondvale Way
Livingston EH54 6GA
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+44 (0)131 244 5000
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enquiries@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk
For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators
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The module An Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice is designed to provide an introduction for educational staff and anyone with an interest in supporting autistic learners in the settings that they work and support. This introductory module aims to help you develop an awareness of what autism is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community. It may also be of interest if you work in the voluntary sector or simply have an interest in autism and inclusive practice.

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Explore the diverse facets of autism in the educational landscape of Scotland through this professional learning module. Delve into terminology, Scottish context, cognitive theories, communication strategies, and supporting tools to cater to autistic learners effectively. Gain insights on core features, causes, prevalence, and cognitive theories related to autism, along with practical tips for nurturing communication and addressing sensory differences. Enhance your understanding to create an inclusive environment for learners with autism.


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  1. Autism & Inclusive Practice Professional Learning Module Session 3. Understanding Autism For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators Do luchd-ionnsachaidh na h-Alba, le luchd-foghlaim Alba

  2. This weeks session This week s session 1. Terminology 2. The Scottish context for autism and inclusion 3. Understanding Autism 4. Assessment and Monitoring 5. Supporting Learners and Families 6. Social and Emotional Wellbeing 7. Transitions

  3. Recap of Section 3 Recap of Section 3 Understanding Autism Understanding Autism 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 What is autism? Cognitive theories - overview Communication and autism Supporting communication Environment Sensory differences Supporting autistic learners in an educational setting Autism and anxiety

  4. 3.1 What is autism? 3.1 What is autism? The word spectrum The definition of autism Prevalence Core features Causes Autism in males and females The Professional Development section on the Toolbox has a range of films you can watch which focus on the causes of autism and girls and autism.

  5. 3.2 Cognitive theories 3.2 Cognitive theories - - overview overview Theory of mind Weak executive function Weak central coherence Context blindness Double empathy problem Monotropism

  6. 3.3 Communication and autism 3.3 Communication and autism Pre-intentional v. intentional Stages of communication Variability Social communication Eye contact Joint attention Prosody and accent Body language Prosopagnosia Comprehension

  7. 3.4 Supporting communication 3.4 Supporting communication Key strategies Technology

  8. 3.4 Supporting communication 3.4 Supporting communication http://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/communication-supports-aac https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/public- understanding/too-much-information

  9. 3.4 Supporting communication 3.4 Supporting communication Expressive language Social communication Metacognition Peers Masking and camouflaging

  10. Activity 8 Activity 8

  11. 3.5 3.5 Environment Environment Physical environment Social environment Routines

  12. 3.6 3.6 Sensory differences Sensory differences

  13. Activity 9 Activity 9 Thoughts about sensory differences for Autism Toolbox - YouTube

  14. 3.7 3.7 Supporting autistic learners in an educational Supporting autistic learners in an educational setting setting Inclusive learning environments Inclusive classrooms Collaborative support

  15. Activity 10 Activity 10

  16. 3.7 3.7 Supporting autistic learners in an Supporting autistic learners in an educational setting educational setting How to use a Safe Space Other adjustments NAIT Safe Space Guidance

  17. 3.8 Autism and anxiety 3.8 Autism and anxiety Autism and anxiety Signs of anxiety

  18. Activity 11 Activity 11

  19. 3.8 Autism and anxiety 3.8 Autism and anxiety Anxiety build up Supporting learners with social anxiety Supporting learners with social anxiety

  20. Activity 12 Activity 12

  21. Gap Task Gap Task Complete sections: 4. Assessment and Monitoring Reflective Log: Activity 8, page 11 Activity 10, page 12 Activity 12, page 13

  22. Next session Next session 1. Terminology 2. The Scottish context for autism and inclusion 3. Understanding Autism 4. Assessment and Monitoring 5. Supporting Learners and Families 6. Social and Emotional Wellbeing 7. Transitions

  23. Education Scotland Denholm House Almondvale Business Park Almondvale Way Livingston EH54 6GA T +44 (0)131 244 5000 E enquiries@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

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