Supporting Autism and Neurodiversity 5 week course

Date/Time
Date(s) - February 22 2023
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Flemington House

Categories

• Autism and neurodiversity

In person and online. Find out more and book your place by emailing Fiona@carerslink.org.uk

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.

The course will be  delivered in person and via Zoom, and places can be booked by emailing fiona@carerslink.org.uk. Please include your name, the first 3 letters of your postcode   & a very brief bio (e.g. parent of 7 year old ASD boy).

Week 1 is an introduction to the presentation and impacts of neurodiversity, explaining the different conditions and their overlaps.

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

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

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

Week 5 covers Arousal and Behaviour & Getting it Right. It 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.