"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 liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 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 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 ………”"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"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 really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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 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."
"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."
"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."
"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 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 learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"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."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"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 the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"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."
"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"
"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 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 really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"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 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."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"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 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 didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"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 Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"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"
"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."
"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 found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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 had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"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 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 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 the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 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."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"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 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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"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 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 real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"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 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"
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"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."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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 the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"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 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 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."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"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 liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"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 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."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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 like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"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."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"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."
"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 to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"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 got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"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 really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"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 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 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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"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."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"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."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"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 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 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"
"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 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 that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"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’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 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 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."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"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"
"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."
"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"
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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 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 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 liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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 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 never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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 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 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."
"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 that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"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."
"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 walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"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 walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"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."
"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 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."
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 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."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"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."
"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 didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"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 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"
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"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."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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."
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"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."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"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 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"
"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."
"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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 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 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."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"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."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"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."
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"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."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"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 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 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 the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"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 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 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."
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"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 liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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 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 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."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"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."
"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 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."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"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 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."
"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."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"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 like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"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 learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could 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."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"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 behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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!"
"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 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."
"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 to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"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 the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"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 enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"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 found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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"
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"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."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"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 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."
"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."
"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 positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"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 really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"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."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. 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."
"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."
"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 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 section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"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."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"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 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 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 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 seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"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"
"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 quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"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 course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"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 that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"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."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 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 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"
"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 how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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 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 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 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 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."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"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 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 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."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"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 liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"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 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 liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"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 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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"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."
"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 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."
"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 be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"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 ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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 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 delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"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 how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"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 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 will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"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."
"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 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 the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"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"
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"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 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."
"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."
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"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 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 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"
"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 found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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."
"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."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"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 learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"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."
"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 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."
"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 the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"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."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"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 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."
"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 like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"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."
"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 didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 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 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."
"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."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"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 no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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 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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"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 delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"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 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 learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"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 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."
"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 liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"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."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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 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 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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 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."
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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 section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"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."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"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."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"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 got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"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."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"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 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."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"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."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"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 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."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"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."
"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 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 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 the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"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."
"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 tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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 never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"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 really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"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 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 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."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot 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"
"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 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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"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 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."
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"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."
"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 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 positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"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."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"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."
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"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."
"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"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 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 really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from 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 really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"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 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."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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."
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."
"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."
"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 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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"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"
"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 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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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 really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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 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."
"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"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 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 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 ………”"
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work 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."
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"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 seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. 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."
"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."
"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 ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"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."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"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."
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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 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 the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"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 ………”"
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"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"
"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 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"
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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."
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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."
"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."
"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 learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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 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 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."
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"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 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."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"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 found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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 really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"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 didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"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 that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"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."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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 behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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 how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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 had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"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 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 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 really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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 really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"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 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 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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"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 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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"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."
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"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 liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"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!"
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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 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 & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"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 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 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."
"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 positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 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 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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"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."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"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 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 found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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 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 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 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."
"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 quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"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 seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."
"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"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 found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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 Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"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."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"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"
"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 didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"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."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"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 short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"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."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"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"
"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 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 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 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."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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."
"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 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 like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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 that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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 really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. 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."
"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 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."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"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."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"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."
"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 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 hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."