Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils

10 SESSION

Elklan's accredited course Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils provides useful strategies for supporting the development of communication skills for those working with autistic individuals within a social context. The materials and training resources embrace and use neurodiversity-affirming language. The course incorporates consideration of how autistic people may develop language and how any differences in communication can be affirmed. The importance of shifting away from the prescriptive teaching of social skills is recognised. Advice is given to always value the individual's views and needs, e.g. a key message is to explore how the wider school environment may provide opportunities for autistic pupils with shared interests to have opportunities for positive interaction.

Online Training

£380 plus VAT per person.

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Face-to-Face Training

£425 plus VAT per person.

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e-learning sessions for Autistic Pupils [10 session]

Online Non-Accredited e-learning

£260 for 12 weeks' access.

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Sessions

What is communication and where does ASD fit?

Sensory integration

Understanding NVC, developing attention and using structure

Using visuals

Developing vocabulary, sequencing and narrative skills

Understanding beyond simple sentences and Blank

Developing interaction

Developing pragmatic skills

Behaviour is communication

Making sense of it all

Available courses

Accredited Online Training

Feb - May 2025

starts Tue 4th Feb, 3:30pm

Feb - May 2025

starts Thu 27th Feb, 10:00am

Mar - Jun 2025

starts Wed 12th Mar, 7:00pm

Face-to-Face Training

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Further training opportunities

Let's Talk courses for parents and carers

If you achieve a level 3 qualification in Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils, you can train to deliver Let's Talk Together to parents and carers of children with speech and language needs in your school. Following a one-day course, you'll be qualified as a Let's Talk Tutor, able to cascade the Let's Talk course under licence.

Communication Friendly Settings (CFS)

Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils is an essential first step for your school to achieve Communication Friendly Setting status. If you are a TA, you need to complete the level 3 qualification; if you are a teacher, then you can access the non-accredited e-learning sessions, which will prepare you to complete a level 4 learning log at the next stage.