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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 £40. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions

This highly practical course is suitable for all practitioners at Level 3 and above who are looking for creative ideas to support children’s mark making.

Drama and props present an exciting opportunity for children to make sense of the world around them, helping them to develop social and language skills which together form the foundations for early writing. When children engage in drama and using props they play out short scenarios which are stories in their own right. Making up stories, understanding them, re-enacting them, practising, rehearsing and refining them, is a stepping stone to being able to write the story in years to come.

This is a practical course which will explore a range of ideas and strategies to use in the early years setting. The course will explore the links between children’s language development, the stories they tell through their play and how we, as adults, can support children to write their stories down.