Erasmus+ autism project to hold conference at the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk
The event will offer practical ideas, resources, and strategies for fostering inclusivity
Earlier in June, three local teachers, Donna McParland, Rosaleen Carroll, and Helena O'Sullivan, were delighted to be selected to participate in the P.E.rfect train-the-trainer event in Elche, Spain as part of The P.E.rfect project.
The P.E.rfect project, funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union, focuses on training physical education (P.E.) teachers to better include children with autism in school sports.
The training course, held in Elche, Spain, from June 28 to July 1, 2024, gathered participants from seven countries: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ireland, Spain, Poland, and North Macedonia.
The training provided both practical and theoretical guidance to P.E. teachers, coaches, and sports specialists, focusing on how to better include children with autism in school sports. Participants engaged in hands-on practice and explored specially developed educational materials aimed at promoting inclusivity in P.E. lessons.
Attendees discussed effective tools and strategies for inclusion, reviewed a specially developed e-learning platform, and shared experiences to improve professional competencies. This initiative aims to foster better educational environments and social inclusion for children with autism.
Now, these three Irish representatives, along with the project’s founder, will be hosting the P.E.rfect Conference at the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk on November 9th. This conference is open to everyone—teachers, parents, SNAs, or anyone with an interest in sport, P.E., and promoting inclusion for all students, including those with autism.
The event will offer practical ideas, resources, and strategies for fostering inclusivity in sports and education, with an opportunity to meet the project’s founder and network with others in the field.
Refreshments will be provided, and attendance is free. To register, please visit: https://forms.gle/CHJgg75oPocP7d829. Additional information may be obtained by emailing perfect.peWe hope to see you there!