What viewers think of our courses

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."

"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"

"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"

"Lisa really knows her stuff"

"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."

"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"

"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"

"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."

"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."

"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."

"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"

"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"

"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"

"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."

"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."

"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."

"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"

"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."

"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."

"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."

"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."

"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"

"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."

"I got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."

"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."

"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."

"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."

"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."

"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."

"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."

"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."

"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."

"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."

"I have been working with some pupils with down syndrome and was never told a lot of this. I learned lots of practical tips that I can use. Thanks"

"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"

"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."

"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."

"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."

"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."

"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"

"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."

"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."

"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"

"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"

"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."

"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."

"I really liked that there were videos to demonstrate how to use the different strategies. I find these very useful as for myself, I find it easier to learn when I am able to see exactly how the techniques are used."

"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."

"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."

"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."

"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."

"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"

"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."

"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."

"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."

"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."

"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."

"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."

"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"

"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"

"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."

"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"

"I liked seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."

"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."

"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."

"I learned not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"

"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."

"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."

"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."

"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."

"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"

"I like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."

"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"

"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"

"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."

"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"

"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"

"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"

"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."

"I liked how each form of communication was covered and the pros and cons to each and everyone. I also liked how it was explained how you can prompt the person without going straight to tell the person."

"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."

"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"

"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."

"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"

"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."

"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."

"Love the examples and template! Very useful."

"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."

"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"

"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."

"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."

"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."

"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."

"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."

"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."

"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."

"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."