Autism Education

Entry requirements

This programme is for registered teachers who currently:

• Hold a post funded by the Department of Education.
• Work in recognised primary, post-primary, or special school settings.
• Work with autistic students or will be working with autistic students for the duration of the programme.

The programme is designed to assist teachers to effectively support the holistic educational development of their autistic students. Therefore, applicants must hold a teaching role, supporting autistic students.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Autism, a neurodevelopmental condition, affects one in 100 people worldwide and those affected often need personalised educational support. This course, funded by the Department of Education, is designed to help teachers meet the learning and educational needs of autistic students.

This part-time programme gives teachers across primary, post-primary and special education contexts the skills to recognise autistic students’ educational strengths and needs and help them thrive.

Gain in-depth skills to support autistic students

Modules are delivered in-person and online, and you’ll get the chance to visit a classroom setting to observe what you’ve learned put into practice. You’ll also get 15 days’ allowance to attend the course (with substitution covered).

Once you graduate, you will have a deeper understanding of autism and evidence-informed skills to help you tailor your planning and teaching to provide better educational opportunities to autistic children and young adults. You’ll also be a great candidate for the Master’s of Education in Autism if you choose to pursue further studies.