Children Autism awareness

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at child care practitioners who are involved with children and young people who have a diagnosis of autism. The course looks at child development and autism and adult mental health as a result of autism.

Learning Outcomes:

Recognise that Autistic Spectrum Conditions is very individual to the person
Exploring the Triad of Impairments and how this relates to persons
Difficulties and differences that may occur in Sensory Perception
Understand associated differences
Consider how the different Psychological Theories impact upon persons with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Explore and Identify how stress and anxiety can affect a person on the Autistic Spectrum
Developing strategies that may help reduce stress and help persons feel safe and incontrol
Have an improved knowledge of the current legislations
Reflect upon the emotional impact that working with persons with Autism Specific
Conditions has, upon staff and others, and the need for support and supervision
Reflective practice in supporting a young person with a diagnosis of autism

Duration: 1 day

Further information: This course can be tailored to organisational specific needs, and be based upon clinical review of a particular individual whose needs maybe challenging to the team. This option would require additional time to complete a pre-session meeting and an evaluation of the person’s care to date in order for the trainer to prepare the session.