Autism awareness

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Total: £520.00(Exc VAT)
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Course Title: Awareness of Autism Spectrum Conditions 

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend Price per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

This course is aimed at all health and social care staff who may have responsibility for the day-to-day care and support of an individual diagnosed with autism. This course will provide an understanding of the different autism spectrum conditions and the presentations associated with the conditions.

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction – Autism Spectrum Conditions

Describe what is meant by the term Autism Spectrum Conditions

Identify different autism profiles 

Explain the prevalence of autism in the UK

List the Traid + 2 of impairment

Explain how Autism Spectrum Conditions are diagnosed

Communication

Describe differences in communication that can be experienced by people on the autism spectrum.

Identify strategies to promote effective communication

Describe differences in social interaction experienced by people on the autism spectrum

Identify strategies to overcome barriers with social interaction

Describe what is meant by Theory of Mind and how this relates to people on the autism spectrum

Sensory Processing

Introduction to sensory processing

Identify the eight main senses

Explain how sensory processing can be different for people on the autism spectrum

Explain why it is important to implement sensory diets

Support

Identify anxiety issues in autism

Describe ways to support someone who is autistic and displaying signs of anxiety

Describe what is meant by the term meltdown

Identify ways to support someone who is experiencing a meltdown

Explain the importance of person-centred support


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