Autism Understood

Do you work with a young person, either with or without a diagnosis, who has additional needs that you would like to be able to support more effectively? Our practitioner training provides advice and support on a range of issues relating to autism, neurodiversity and associated conditions.

Directors and staff at Autizma have vast career experiences, which include; being a qualified social care manager, working in education, mental health, autism, ADHD sectors, project management, administration and working in Manchester. Qualifications include child psychology, health and social care and BA (QTS) Primary Education, along with 15 years of teaching experience. This unique training provides the latest theory and understanding of autism, with tried and tested methods of supporting those with neurodiversity in the most productive way possible.

Course aims:

• What is autism? Areas of Autism and how they affect individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, along with associated health conditions

• Autism and likely associated Sensory Differences - with practical strategies to support for students of all ages

• Autism, Safety, Puberty, Hygiene, Sexuality ,

• Food & Diet: how best to manage

• Building & strengthening partnerships between school and home

• Creating an Autism Friendly Environment

• Understanding Behaviour: strategies to minimise

• Strategies to help individuals manage and understand emotions

• Communication (Including Social Stories)

This course also includes strategies on Sleep, Relationships and More!

Testimonials:

"Amazing - Wish I had learned this years ago!"

"I've been on lots of training before but nothing like this!"

“I personally feel that I have been taught different techniques when working with individuals, which were unknown to me before-hand. I thought the course provided a lot of information on Autism and good techniques on how to manage behaviour.”