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26TRA225 Supporting Non Speaking Students in your Class

26TRA225 Supporting Non Speaking Students in your Class

 

   

 

 

 

Date:     Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Time:     7 - 8 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary Schools, Teachers, SNAs, mainstream and special classes, special schools

In this workshop, Amy will discuss using a Total Communication approach to support your students in using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems. With many students presenting with a need for AAC support, Amy will discuss how you can learn more about AAC, who it is suitable for and how to get started in the classroom, including free classroom resources. Amy will explain all forms of AAC, from Lámh to high tech AAC systems such as iPads and TD Snap. Learn practical Neurodiversity Affirming strategies and gain confidence to support all AAC users.

Bio of Presenter: Amy Collins

Amy Collins

Amy is a graduate of the Masters in Speech and Language Therapy in the University of Limerick where she graduated in 2010, having completed her Degree in Early Childhood Studies in UCC. Amy has spent her career to date specialising in her passion in supporting Autistic and neurodiverse children, teenagers and adults. Amy has extensive and international experience as a specialist SLT in a range of disability and education teams in Ireland and New Zealand, where she worked for the Ministry of Education. Amy has also worked as Clincal Lead SLT in the NCSE and brings an understanding of both the clinical and educational aspects to supporting autistic students.  Amy is passionate in educating and updating other professionals’ knowledge with new information and supporting families to advocate for their child’s needs.
 

Course Details

Course Start Date / Time 03-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date / Time 03-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 03-02-2026 7:15 pm
Available place 500
Fee FREE
Number Hours 1
Speaker Amy Collins
Location Online

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