Introduction to Autism: 3-hour workshop (Cancelled)

Reason for cancellation
Venue
Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood
venue
Event Tutors
Learning and Development
tutors
Admin Contact
Target Audience
All Internal Staff / CAH Staff / CECR Staff / Councillors / ECS Staff / External Care Providers / Foster Carers / Health Practitioners / Housing Association / Manager / 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 / Mental Health
Event description
This 3-hour introductory course is suitable for staff who could be in contact with individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

The standard charge for this course is £40 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

Course Aims: Develop knowledge about 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 training”
“Trainer is extremely knowledgeable and training is delivered with passion and enthusiasm”
Learning outcomes

Participants should:

· Develop a broad knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions.

· Gain practical knowledge and confidence to use 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.

Topics:
· Asperger Syndrome and how this relates to autism.
· Effective communication.
· Underpinning Theories.
· Sensory issues.
· Social inclusion.
· Service issues.

Start Date
Wednesday 10 June 2020
End Date
Wednesday 10 June 2020
Closing Date
Tuesday 9 June 2020
Times
09:30 - 12:30
Maximum Places
20 
Cost
£40.00 
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No