Learning about Autism
Name of the course
Practical understanding of Autism
Once you have completed the 'Practical understanding of Autism' course, there is the opportunity to continue to learn more and develop your knowledge and skills by enrolling on
Supporting Anxiety
Description of the course
We are delighted to be working with Perth Autism to bring you 2 courses.
"Our courses offer a sustainable and empowering approach for staff across many areas. The sessions are powerful in nature and although there is an element of understanding Autism as a condition, we know that many of our colleagues are keen to learn to put this into practice. The courses focus on the most recent research in Autism, our current thinking, understanding, approach of best practice and to ensure a strengths-based approach.
The learning follows a three part theory - practice - evaluate approach" Perth Autism
The 1st of these is and the course runs over 3 separate sessions:
'Practical understanding of Autism'
Session 1 - Theory - We explore Autism as a condition, our current thinking and approach and to start to think about some of the strengths and differences of people with Autism.
Session 2 - Practice - Building on our theory from session 1, we start to think about how we move our knowledge into practice and how to best use our understanding of Autism when supporting people.
Session 3 - Evaluation - A chance to consolidate our learning to think about how we will practically implement change on our environments. We explore some of the potential barriers to implementing change and have an opportunity for general discussion and Q&A with our facilitators.
Supporting Anxiety
This programme is about learning to support people with anxiety. Although this is appropriate for people with Autism, these skills can be used generally when supporting anxiety.
Session 1 - Theory - What is anxiety? What happens to us all when we start to get anxious and how do we respond to anxiety?
Session 2 - Practice - Building on our knowledge in session 1 we start to think about how we move our knowledge into practice and how this might work in everyday settings.
Session 3 - Evaluation - A change to consolidate our learning to think about how we practically implement change in our settings. We explore some of the potential barriers to implementing positive change and have an opportunity for some general discussions and Q&A with our facilitators.
All learners will receive handouts for the courses and follow up support via email
Who is it for?
'Practical understanding of Autism' - People looking for insight and basic awareness when working with people with Autism
'Supporting anxiety' - workers requiring a more in depth knowledge, understanding and practical support
Where?
This course is currently being run online. Following your enrolment onto the course, you will receive information about how to connect on the dates
What will I learn?
The outcomes of the programme are:
1. Develop skills and confidence in staff to allow them to better support people with Autism across the whole life span
2. To ensure that people with Autism have access to a wide network of support who are all skilled in understanding and supporting people with Autism
How to book
Dates of upcoming face-to-face sessions to be advertised soon.
Testimonials
Thoroughly enjoyed the training and variety of people attending it. Made me think outside the box as they say and I have already recommended to colleagues to put forward for next intake(s). Many thanks found all the presentations useful.
Really helpful training that has added a lot to my thinking about my practice.
This training was so valuable to me, and I would like to build on this in anyway I can.... Really understanding ASD, will only enhance my practice. Thank you to you both. Most meaningful training I have been on for a long time.
The training was interesting and helpful. Both facilitators were knowledgeable and easy to listen to. The information was delivered in an easy to understand format that appears to work well. Thank you :)
You can find out more about Autism support through Perth Autism by clicking on the link https://www.perthautismsupport.org.uk/
Perth Autism
On line Learning and resources about Autism
Please follow the link to a co designed module through TURAS :
Autism across the lifespan: because life happens
Free On Line Autism Learning Course