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Understanding Autistic Spectrum Conditions - Level 1 Awareness (Morning)
Venue
Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood
Event Tutors
Learning and Development
Admin Contact
Learning and Development (HRlearninganddevelopment@southglos.gov.uk)
Target Audience
CAH Staff / External Care Providers / Social Care Staff / Voluntary Sector Workers
Event Types
Course (daytime)
Course categories
Adult Social Care
Adult Social Care subcategories
Adult Mental Health / Learning Difficulties / General Adult Social Care
Event description
This half day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the autism spectrum. Recognising and understanding the key areas of difficulty experienced by individuals on the autism spectrum is vital to providing effective support. This course is aimed at staff working in agencies in the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector in South Gloucestershire who are directly or indirectly supporting individuals with autism and people who come into contact with adults with autism in their work.
This course is delivered by The National Autistic Society and will be made up of tutor presentation, audio visual material, 'real life' example, discussion, group exercises and question and answer. You will be given a comprehensive set of notes.
The standard charge for this course is £35. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
Learning outcomes
- History and terminology
- What is autism?
- What are the causes of autism?
- Diagnosis
- The triad of impairments
- Theories and their use
- The impact of autism on families
- What is autism?
- What are the causes of autism?
- Diagnosis
- The triad of impairments
- Theories and their use
- The impact of autism on families
Start Date
Thursday 20 July 2017
End Date
Thursday 20 July 2017
Closing Date
Wednesday 19 July 2017
Times
09:30 - 12:30
Maximum Places
18
Cost
£35.00
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No