Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils

Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils

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.

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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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This course has truly been a transformative experience, and I can't overstate its significance in improving my skills and knowledge for my everyday work. Over the course of these remarkable 10 weeks, I've had the privilege of learning a multitude of new concepts and strategies that have become invaluable in my professional practice with autistic children and pupils.
Inese Kapina, 2024, re: Elklan Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils
This course is invaluable.
Lisa Williams, 2024, re: Elklan Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils
I have enjoyed learning about supporting communication with pupils who have ASD, it will be beneficial to take this approach as a whole school approach, especially for mainstream ALN. Thank you very much.
Kellieann O'Sullivan, 2024, re: Elklan Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils
Have really enjoyed this course and will take this knowledge with me throughout my practice in the future.
Nia Howells, 2024, re: Elklan Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils
I found the course to be highly informative and it has already had a huge impact on my practice as an NQT.
a practitioner, 2024, re: Elklan Communication and Language Support for Autistic Pupils
I have been lucky enough to complete two Elklan courses over the past few years. One was classroom based the other was virtually and both equally as enjoyable. The outstanding help and support from the Elklan tutors throughout the learning experience has been outstanding. I work in a Resource Provision base with secondary school pupils and carry out a variety of lessons using the knowledge learnt from yourselves. Having achieved the two qualifications I can confidently see students improve and grow. I would fully recommend your courses to other professionals or parents.
Nicola Lidgett - Teaching Assistant, 2021, re: Elklan Communication Support for Verbal Pupils with ASD
Excellent - lots of practical strategies backed up by research.
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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 Wed 26th Feb, 3:30pm

Feb - May 2025

starts Thu 27th Feb, 10:00am

Mar - Jun 2025

starts Wed 12th Mar, 6:00pm
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.

Specialist Courses

These courses are ideally suited for you if you have completed an eight- or ten-session core course and wish to take your learning further.

Supporting Autistic Pupils' Communication
Supporting Children with Unclear Speech
Supporting Children and Adults using AAC
Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health of Children and Young People
Supporting Autistic Pupils' Communication
Supporting Children with Unclear Speech
Supporting Children and Adults using AAC
Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health of Children and Young People

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