TIPS course for Autism Week 10, Term 2, 2016

In Week 10 of Term 2 I attended a TIPs course for Autism. The course was all around a boy in my class and I attended the course with the students Dad, his TA, the SENCO and his SLT. it was a fantastic course which opened my eyes to the many aspects of children. Many things that were mentioned I was able to relate back to my focus child and another in my class. It helped me to understand them and discover strategies I, alongside my team could use to help him achieve as much as was his potential.
It is rare to have a chance to focus solely on one child and we took a lot away from the 3 days. As a team we developed goals and steps we would take.
After being back at school for nearly a week and having started the implementation of our goals we are already seeing positive results which is very rewarding.
I would recommend this course for everyone!

These are the goals we developed together.

Area	What Goal did you set for this area?	What is the long term plan for Student in this area? (Your goal needs to be an early step that fits with this plan.)	Priority (1-5)
Visual Support Checklist	Choose a safe place when upset	For std to move himself independently to an area away from a stressful environment/trigger.	4
Relating to Others (Social Communication)	To engage with an object in play	To play alongside a buddy with no adult input.
Using language, symbols and texts (Communication)	Use visuals to express what Jack wants in a range of contexts	Independently use visuals to communicate.	2
Thinking (Assessment and Planning)	To follow simple instructions	Follow instructions.	3
Special Interest learning kit	Alphabet	Develop motor skills.
Managing Self (Behaviour and emotional regulation)	To giggle when appropriate. (to stop inappropriate giggling in the toilet)	To focus on the toileting task.	1b
Participating and contributing (Module goals)	Work as a team	Communicate regularly. Work as a team. Support each other.	1a