"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."
"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"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 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."
"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 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."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"I 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!"
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"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."
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"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 really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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 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."
"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"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 quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"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."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"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."
"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."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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 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 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 positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"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."
"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"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."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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 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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"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 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 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 that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"
"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."
"I liked the 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."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"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 liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"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."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"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 tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"I liked the 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 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."
"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 it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"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 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 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 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 really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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 delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"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."
"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 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."
"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 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"
"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"
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"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."
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"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 never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"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 eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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"
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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 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."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"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 liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"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."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"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."
"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."
"The different ways that you can alter your teaching to cater for their difficulties. The fact that they are a child with down syndrome and not a down syndrome child -lovely! The verbal and memory difficulties and how to help them in class – found very interesting."
"It 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 to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."
"I really 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."
"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 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."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."
"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 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 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"
"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."
"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."
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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 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 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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"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."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"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 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 a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."
"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"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 liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."
"I 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 walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."
"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."
"I 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 behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"I learned that it is 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 to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."
"The 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 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."
"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 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 Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"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."
"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 got a much better insight into all the differences between the sensitivities of a child. I could see than in some of the kids I work with were hypersensitive for some and hypo sensitive for others, I never really realised that they could be mixed. I feel that I new have a much better understanding of some of the kids in my class."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"I learned how to complete an ABC chart, which I have heard of before but I would not have felt comfortable completing. I now feel that I could do so, thank you."
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"I liked 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 no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"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 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."
"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."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"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 how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"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."
"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 never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"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."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"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 real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"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 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"
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"I 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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"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 hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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 for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."
"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"
"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 about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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 way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. 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"
"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."
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"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."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"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 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"
"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 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 about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"
"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."
"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."
"I learned that it 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 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 how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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 this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"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."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"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 seeing how the ABCs are completed and understand them. I also got to learn about how my reaction to behaviours affect the outcome."
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"Thank you for a very informative course. It was concise, to the point and very clear. I found the instructor particularly easy to listen to."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"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 Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"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 like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"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 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."
"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 all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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 enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from 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."
"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 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’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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"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 learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"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 had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"All the different strategies for teaching communicaton. All techniques were clearly explained. The use of the child alongside the lecturer in the video made it a lot easier to understand."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"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."
"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"
"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 never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."
"I liked 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."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"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 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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"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 like the way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."
"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"I 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."
"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"
"The speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"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 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 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 way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"I never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."
"Loved 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."
"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."
"I 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 more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"I liked the delivery of the course. The provider was easy to listen to and conveyed her information clearly and concisely. The ideas to teach body parts and concept of pain were very helpful."
"The 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."
"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."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"I 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 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 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 never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"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."
"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."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"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 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."
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"I loved the way it was presented and so clearly explained, also how she said to use phrases like sometimes/ I will try etc, it gives the child the understanding that they will not always get it right nor are they expected too."
"I liked 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 every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from 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."
"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."
"I 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 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 found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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 had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"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."
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"I feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."
"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"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."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"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 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 learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"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."
"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 real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"Being a primary school teacher, I have worked with a number of children with ASD throughout the years. However, as a result of this course I feel I have a much better understanding of children with ASD. I learned many new strategies and supports that can be set up in my classroom to help support."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"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 really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"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."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"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."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"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 quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"I loved how thoroughly Jennifer addressed each sensory issue and strategies to help teachers support these children in the classroom. I particularly liked part 3 where Jennifer discussed and gave examples of a number of visuals that would work in the classroom also. This is very beneficial to me as a primary school teacher."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"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 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 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 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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"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."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"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."
"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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 section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 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 gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."
"I learned that 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."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"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 about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"I liked 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 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 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 ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"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."
"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 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 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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"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 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."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"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 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 learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."
"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."
"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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"
"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 delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"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."
"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."
"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 not to say calm down or don’t be angry/sad. I feel sometimes this can be a normal reaction but from now on I will be saying “What will make us feel a little less ………”"
"I liked how the course was presented, easy to listen and watch and very approachable and understandable even for people completely new to the autism world."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"I liked how the instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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."
"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 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 liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"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"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"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 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."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"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."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"I liked the way the course was delivered easy to follow and understand. I also got a few ideas that I could use in my work going forward."
"Found it very interesting. As someone who already works in a special needs school there was plenty of content that would really help me when working with a child who has down syndrome."
"I liked the quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"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 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 descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."
"I learned that it is 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 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 never realised something pretty obvious: the need of teaching the body parts in order for the children to communicate effectively where it hurts."
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"The presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."
"The 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 section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."
"The 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 tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"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"
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"I really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"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 to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"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"
"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."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"The practical tips on helping a child with down syndrome, such as giving choice, being aware that their physical or health problems may be impacting on their ability to learn in the classroom."
"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."
"I liked that there was a lot of examples used to describe situations.I felt it really helped me to visualise a lot of behaviours and outcomes. I thought it was very informative and easily explained,which i liked a lot. A really good presentation with facts and examples. thank you."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"I 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 how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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 Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. 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 feel this course has covered so much and I have gained so much from it I can’t think of anything else that could be included."
"I have learned loads. I have to minimise distractions. Keep my language simple, not have long sentences. smaller sentences in chunks. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Try and encourage turn-taking. Use visual clues."
"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."
"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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"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 the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"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."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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 positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"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 short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 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."
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"I learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"I learned a great deal about the stages of development of behaviour, and I did not realise that these stages occur throughout your life and not just in your early years."
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"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 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 really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"I learned to be more aware of my own well being and its importance as not just as a teacher but as a wife and mother."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"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."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"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."
"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 really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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 quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"Potential approaches in how to deal with ‘challenging behaviour’ and the need to be aware of your own state of mind when/before dealing with it."
"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 really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"Great course, well done to all involved. I took many notes that I will definitely be referring to throughout my teaching career. Thank you!"
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"I had never of heard of this before so it was all new!"
"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 tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"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 enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"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 found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"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."
"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 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 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 didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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."
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."
"I like the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"I liked the section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"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 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 speaker is very articulate and explains things very well. the eight things to consider give a good overview of how best to manage behaviour so as not to negatively impact the child."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"I liked Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"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 like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"
"I feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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 way she makes it interesting from her own personal experiences with her own children. It confirms that what she does works as it has been tried and tested. I like the way in which she invites you to go further with everything."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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."
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"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 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 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 how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"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."
"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."
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"I liked the positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 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."
"Lisa was very easy to listen to and gave some very good examples of situations that we could understand"
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"I learned that it’s ok to let a child have these emotions, as long as we provide them with tools to help them come back down the scale again to help them feel ok"
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"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 was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"I learned that behaviour is just an action- observation is key."
"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."
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"Having the tools to deal with stress is an important factor to becoming a successful educator and having a healthy life work balance."
"Great to have someone talking that has first hand experience in supporting children with autism"
"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 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 hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"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 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 never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"I really liked every aspect of this course and feel that I can take a lot of information away from it."
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"I have learned in order to teach pain you have to teach body parts and the concept of pain combined. I have been given lots of ideas to do this."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"I got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."
"I learned to be conscious of why we are thinking things and how to perhaps communicate with ours more evenly and less stressfully"
"The course was very descriptive and easy to follow, full of information and ideas that I will use within my own work with the children with Autism that I work with. Great lessons."
"I liked the 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 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 AAC Devices 101"
"I liked the ideas strategies and scenarios explained. I will try to incorporate these in the Early Years"
"I liked the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"I liked the way it was presented. I liked the ways to look at behaviour and I especially liked the scenarios there were giving and how to approach the behaviour."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was excellent."
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"I learned that it is very important to use the right phrases. That verbal children can help to write social stories with you as opposed to having it written for them."
"I found it very interesting, with some great ideas that I look forward to using when we get back to work."
"The short videos were very helpful and gave great ideas to try"
"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 section which explained the visual aids required to make emotional regulation a success."
"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 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 quick, simple and incidental learning methods. Concise and engaging course. The presenter was informative and her personal stories interesting."
"I learned to give a child time to process what you are telling them. Show picture support. Show good listening yourself"
"I learned a lot about sensory issues, I would not be very familiar with these. I learned a lot of new strategies to try out with my children in my class."
"The delivery of the course was very informative and gave me a lot to help implement in the classroom setting"
"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"
"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 the walkthrough of emotional support documents"
"I learned about choosing something that interest them to base the social story on, also the importance of positivity & not setting the child up to fail"
"Love the examples and template! Very useful."
"I learned that it is acceptable for a child to want to ‘escape’ from a situation. That we as educators must take a better look at what is going on, at what the child wants to escape from and why. I learned that it is acceptable to make a ‘safe zone’ within the classroom with cushions etc as a private spot for the child to recharge."
"I liked the hands on presentation, which gave very clear examples that I could relate to children i am working with."
"So much information given. I have notes upon notes and Jennifer was 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 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 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"
"Autism 101 gives a clearer understanding from the child’s experience and will be of benefit to individual children within my care."
"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 feel that i can use my new knowledge in the classroom and for my own self-growth."
"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 got loads of ideas to work on expressive/receptive language in relation to expressing pain"
"A very important couse for my life and tools that I will use to recognise my state of mind and recognising how it fluctuates throughout the day."
"It is important to allow the child to express their emotions but that you should give them strategies to cope with these big emotions"
"I learned that 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 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 really enjoyed AAC Devices 101"
"Good overview of AAC devices and allowed user to gain knowledge and make proper choice in what suits students best"
"I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot from it. Thank you!"
"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 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."
"Clear slides. Warm presenter. I loved the lecturers personal experience & examples given."
"I never thought of it in the way it was presented in this talk."
"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."
"Loved the style of the video and the fact you could see the pages of the passport as she was explaining them."
"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 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 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 instructor broke the course down into different sections. She was very clear and her simple explanations were very easy to follow. She used personal experiences which are very relatable. Her synopsis was very well structured and detailed."
"I liked the 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."
"Loved it!! Haven't used Social Stories before. Can't wait to check out websites recommended."
"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 positive emphasis, the highlighting of the importance of the student’s autonomy and enjoyment and the practical approach she had!"
"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 the real life footage, putting the strategies in place"
"The course was very informative. It covered alot in a short space of time. Interesting and practical advice given. I learned alot."
"It gave a clear insight into all ages of a child with Down syndrome and the difficulties they may face along the way, I found the course very interesting."
"I really enjoyed the course, I found it very informative and I will watch the videos again to get as much info to sink in as possible."
"Lots! Simple approaches to use in the classroom. Helped me to understand myself and how my own mindset could have an affect on my classroom."
"This course is very suitable for people who are working with children with Autism."
"I enjoyed this course especially as there were videos to demonstrate all the elements of trying to encourage communication."
"This course covered a huge range of speech disorders , and explained them all very thoroughly."
"It will definitely help me with my work as an SNA. Thank you"
"Course was really well presented and full of practical strategies"
"I liked how real life situations were given rather than it being focused on hypotheticals."
"Lisa really knows her stuff"
"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."
"Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the course and found the resources very helpful"
"I didn’t realize how many opportunities there were each day to work on communication, both formally and informally. Excellent"
"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 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."
"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 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."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the session, lots of practical ideas and tips."
"I really liked the comparison between the t- Rex and the scale, I think a child would really enjoy this"
"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."
"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 learned that no one system, may be adequate and the technology may be used for different purposes"
"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 presenter gave very clear instructions on how to help a child with behaviours that challenge. The 8 points were very simply put and easy to follow."
"It was very clear and helpful. I learned a lot from it."
"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 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 Jacci's down to earth approach and her clear way of explaining things"
"I found it all really informative. It covered a lot of techniques that would be useful in the classroom that I work in."
"I found the dyspraxia speech disorder very interesting and learnt the importance of using visuals."
"The eight area’s covered each had their own learning, from the use of the abc approach to grandma’s rule it is important to consider how our reaction to each situation can impact the child."
"The 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 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."
"Loved this course, especially the importance of teaching and of talking about pain and how it is presented."
"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."
"Engaging presenter !! Lots of useful information."
"Easy to listen to. Makes you think about how much overthinking you can do"
"Great tips and ideas to help me with the children I work with."
"Teaches simple techniques on how to approach children that might be struggling with their thoughts and behaviours."
"I like that it gave you case scenarios and how to recognise the behaviour and where it’s coming from."
"I really enjoyed it & I will recommend it to other SNAs & Teachers. I look forward to putting the information I learned into practice."