Autism in the Classroom - Inclusive Teaching Methods | European School Education Platform

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Autism in the Classroom - Inclusive Teaching Methods

This course mainly focuses on the approach to children with ASD in a mainstream classroom. It may be intuitive and easy, but also challenging and hard to work with children with Autism.

Last updated: 20.03.2025

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Course description:

This course mainly focuses on the approach to children with ASD in a mainstream classroom. It may be intuitive and easy, but also challenging and hard to work with children with Autism. There are many methods, many philosophies, and many different approaches which make it is easy to get lost in all of the information they provide. We try, we make mistakes and we learn, but it is always best to have better knowledge, understanding and skills to support your work. Throughout the course, we will focus on both theoretical and practical knowledge, as one does not work without the other. In the theoretical part of the course, we will get a better understanding of ASD and the behavioral approaches to humans. In the practical part, we will try out some of the evidence-based methods considered to be the best support to apply in a setting such as a school. The knowledge gained throughout the course is applicable to all pupils, not only s

Learning objectives

Understand the potential challenges of ASD.
Understand the complexity of inclusion and integration
Understand the behavioral approach
Understand Maslow's pyramid as an underlying agent of behavior
Get to know different methods of approaching different needs for optimal learning
Get to know some of the approaches that support functional communication and overall management of a child's time in school, supporting the learner's skill acquisition while addressing challenging behaviors
Understand the functions of behavior
Understand the importance of the teacher's awareness of prerequisite skills
Understand the importance of the teacher's flexibility in choosing an optimal approach to teaching
Understand the importance of having well-educated assistants in classrooms
Learn ways to create materials to support the needs of children with special needs
Increase understanding of different systems dealing with special needs children in di

Methodology & assessment

- Consultation between mentors at the hosting and sending organisation
- Filling out the Pre-course survey to tailor the course activities to participants’ needs
- Daily reviews of learning outcomes in the activity “Daily sum-up”
- Filling out the Evaluation Questionnaire at the end of the course

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

We provide a variety of materials and digital tools for an effective learning experience, depending on the course:
Materials: Printouts, textbooks, project kits, art supplies (for creative courses), reference books, and visual maps to support learning.
Digital Tools: Access to an online platform, necessary software, e-books, articles, ICT tools for digital courses, and instructional videos to enhance understanding.

Certification details

Certificate of attendance
Europass Mobility

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro
Course package content:

Included in the Course Package: Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks; all necessary course materials, including printouts, certificates, and Europass documents; a guided city tour to explore local culture and history; and local transport for course-related activities, such as excursions and workshops.
Not Included: Meals, accommodation (recommendations provided), airport transfers, additional activities outside the scheduled program, and personal expenses like souvenirs and extra meals.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Notify us by email if you need to cancel. Options include rescheduling or transferring your spot to a colleague.
Refund policies are: More than 4 weeks before the course: 50% of the course cost is retained. Less than 4 weeks before the course: the full amount is retained.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more