Working with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Enhance your knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorders to help improve your working practices in this area.
Description
Do you support someone on the Autistic Spectrum, either in their home, the community, or in an educational setting? Maybe you know someone on the spectrum that you are in close regular contact with?
What ever your situation, this course is a great way to enhance your knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and improve your working practices and the strategies and approaches that you use to support those on the spectrum. This course will provide you with the following information:
*an overview of Autistic Spectrum Disorders - what is autism? who is effected? causes? Diagnosis? Related conditions?
*Behaviours associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and positive behaviour management
*Communicating with people on the spectrum
*Support strategies at home / work / education / in the community
*Information on further support and guidance
This course will be taught by a tutor with over sixteen years experience of supporting and teaching people on the Autistic Spectrum, from children to adults.
By the end of the course you should feel much better informed and equipped to provide the best quality of care and support to those on the spectrum to help them lead a more rewarding and fulfilling life.
What You Will Learn!
- By the end of this course students will have a much better understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and how to support those on the spectrum in aspects of their daily lives whilst in a range of different contexts or settings, for example, at home, at work, in education or in the community
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone who is new to working with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, or those who wish to improve their knowledge and techniques of working with Autistic spectrum Disorders.