Inclusion through social skills for learners with autism and intellectual impairments

The overall aims of this project are directly related to the selected priorities and can be defined as follows: 1. To support the inclusion of children with ASC and ID in mainstream schools. 2. To...

The overall aims of this project are directly related to the selected priorities and can be defined as follows: 1. To support the inclusion of children with ASC and ID in mainstream schools. 2. To reduce learning disadvantage, early school leaving and low proficiency in basic skills. 3. To support teachers in implementing social skills development programs for learners with ASC and ID, in primary schools. This will be achieved by the specific objective of the project - To increase the availability of social skill programs for learners with ASC and ID in primary schools using digital tools.

1. Conducting survey to identify support needs of teachers and learners 2. Developing a handbook/guide for teachers 3. Developing video materials (OER) and a dedicated web site 4. Multiplier/Dissemination event - On-ilne conference 5. Transnational Project Meetings (2)

For this purpose, the project activities described in the relevant section of this application will produce the following outcomes/project results: 1. Created methodological guidelines for teachers, and specific, concrete, ready-to-use teaching and learning activities for social skills development 2. Created digital recourses and tools for teaching and learning and a dedicated web platform. 3. Raised awareness in the professional community and among relevant stakeholders on the importance of social skills programs for learners with ASC and ID.