Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Course Duration:

9.30am - 4.30pm

Target Audience:

All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s who work with people with autism

Aim:

To provide a comprehensive overview of Autistic Spectrum Conditions, exploring the challenges and strengths, the co-occurring conditions, and the impact of living an Autistic life in a Neurotypical world.

Course Content:

• Define Autistic Spectrum Conditions including an overview of the subtypes
• Describe how Autism is diagnosed and identify services that are available in Hertfordshire to support assessment and diagnosis
• State the Autism prevalence rates
• Describe practical methods of adapting communication to support the needs and preferences of the Autistic person
• Describe how Autistic people may experience and perceive the world
• Explain how strengths-based person-centred approaches and strategies can lead to positive outcomes for Autistic people
• Describe how carers can provide a human rights based approach to support that places wellbeing at the center of support planning
• Identify conditions that commonly co-occur with Autism
• Explain the impact of gender on Autism presentation and support needs