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Autism Spectrum Conditions: 1-day Training (Cancelled)

Reason for cancellation
Venue
Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood
venue
Event Tutors
Learning and Development
tutors
Admin Contact
Target Audience
CAH Staff / ECS Staff / External Care Providers / Foster Carers / Health Practitioners / Housing Association / Social Care Staff / Voluntary Sector Workers
target audience
Event Types
Course (daytime)
Course categories
Adult Social Care / Children and Young People
Adult Social Care subcategories
Adult Mental Health / Autism / General Adult Social Care / Learning Difficulties
Children and Young People subcategories
Children's Social Care
Event description

This 1-day course is suitable for all staff who could potentially come into contact with individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

The standard charge for this course is £80 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

Course Aims: Develop knowledge and competencies in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

The course is delivered by Matthew Trerise, a specialist trainer who has 15 years of experience in supporting people with ASC in a wide range of care settings, including residential, low secure and in the community. Matthew currently works for a nationally recognised specialist diagnostic service, delivering training and clinical supervision to frontline staff across the care pathway.


Previous delegates have said:

“It is essential that anyone coming into contact with people diagnosed with ASC attend this course”

 “Trainer is extremely knowledgeable and training is delivered with passion and enthusiasm”

Topics:
· Asperger Syndrome and how this relates to autism.
· Effective communication.
· Theory of mind.
· Executive functioning.
· Central coherence.
· Sensory issues.
· Social inclusion.
· Service issues.

Learning outcomes

Participants should:

· Develop a broad knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions.
· Gain practical knowledge of theoretical principles and how these relate to supporting individuals.
· Gain practical skills to apply when supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
· Increase their awareness of key service, policy and clinical issues relevant to supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
· Have an opportunity to work in groups to develop practical strategies for supporting individuals.
· Case study


 
  

Start Date
Tuesday 30 June 2020
End Date
Tuesday 30 June 2020
Closing Date
Monday 29 June 2020
Times
09:30 - 16:00
Maximum Places
20 
Cost
£80.00 
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No