Autism Training
This course will enable participants to develop an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and raise general awareness.
Who should attend?
All staff.
2017 dates
Coming soon
Please note we may need to postpone this course should there be insufficient numbers to make it viable.
Learning Outcomes
To enable participants to gain:
- an understanding of the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder from the perspective of individuals with autism
- an understanding of the triad of difficulties and the main challenges individuals with autism face on a day-to-day basis
- an understanding of the importance of sensory issues and the environment and possible solutions
- an understanding of the Theory of Mind and Central Coherence
- an insight into the employment issues and barriers individuals with autism face in the world of work and possible solutions and strategies that could be implemented