Online Supporting Autism and Neurodiversity 5 week Wednesday evening course

Date/Time
Date(s) - May 10 2023
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Categories

• Autism and neurodiversity

Online course – find out more and book your place by emailing Fiona@carerslink.org.uk. This course starts on Wednesday 26th April.

We offer a variety of training sessions covering neurodiverse conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.

Supporting Autism and Neurodiversity (SAND) is a 5 week basic training course. Each 3 hour session includes a presentation and time for Q & A. The aim is for participants to attend all 5 sessions to build the knowledge required to support their individual(s) or themselves.

Week 1  – Autism/ Neurodiversity Overview – is an introduction to the presentation and impacts of neurodiversity, explaining the different conditions and their overlaps.

Week 2 – Communication – covers the differences and impacts on communication and practical strategies to support.

Week 3 – Processing Differences – covers the differences and impacts of brain diversity and their impacts on function, with practical strategies to minimise impact.

Week 4 – Sensory Differences – covers understanding the sensory system and the differences common within neurodiversity. It looks at the impacts of these an practical strategies to minimise and manage impact.

Week 5 – Arousal and Behaviour & Getting it Right  looks at the impact that differences have on arousal levels and at the resulting defensive behaviours. We will look at practical strategies to analyse behaviours and how to build intervention plans to support growth and capacity within our individuals as well as how to manage risk and minimise negative behaviours.