AIMS
To be able to recognise autistic traits in a person, meet their communication needs and understand when and how to implement adjustments
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Recognise that Autism is a type of neurodiversity
- Know that Autism is a spectrum disorder
- Understand that some autistic people will also be diagnosed with other neurodivergent disorders
- Be aware of the history of Autism
- Recognise that autistic people have strengths and abilities
- Know that some people have misconceptions relating to Autism
- Understand that every autistic person's spectrum is unique
- Know the three areas of difference
- Understand that autistic people face challenges with social communication, interaction and imagination
- now that autistic people will have repetitive, restrictive and self-regulating behaviours
- Recognise that autistic people will have differences in sensory processing
- Understand that an autistic person's senses may get overloaded
- Know that alternative methods of communication may be necessary to meet an autistic person's needs
- Be aware of signs that may indicate that a child is autistic
- Recognise the importance of an adult getting an autism diagnosis
- Know ways to support an autistic person and their family
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Understanding Autism
- Terminology
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Other Neurodiverse conditions
- Facts & Statistics
- The History of Autism
- Common Misconceptions About Autism
- Strengths and Abilities of Autistic People
The Spectrum
- Misconceptions of the Spectrum
- The Spectrum
Three Areas of Difference
- Three Areas of Difference
Social Communication, Interaction and Imagination
- Social Communication
- Social Interaction and Social Rules
- Social Imagination
Restrictive, Repetitive, Interaction and Imagination
- Restrictive Behaviour
- Restrictive Interests
- Restrictive Interest Case Study
- Repetative and Self-Regulating behaviour
Sensory Processing
- Sensory Processing
- Lesser-known senses
- Sensory Overload
- Reasons for Behaviours of Concern
- Triggers and Adjustments
- Hyposensitivity
Supporting Autistic People
- Person Centred Care
- Bullying
- Mental Health
- Passports
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Signposting
Communications
- Communications Challenges
- Alternatives Methods of Communication
Diagnosis
- Diagnosis in Children
- Diagnosis in Adults
- Dignosis overshadowing
Course information
- Link for training will be emailed 48 hours prior to the course
- No Refunds for non-attendance
- Delegates to login 15 minutes before the start of the course to register
- Mics must be working
- Quiz will be carried out at the end of the session and Knowledge Gaps filled
- Camera's must be on at all times
- If Camera's and Mics not working admittance will be denied with no refund.
- Must be in a suitable place to undertake training.
- Pen & Paper required for taking notes.
