Level 3 Autism – Train The Trainer

Overview:

The symptoms of Autism are many and varied, making the condition difficult to identify in some cases. Although everyone with Autism shares specific difficulties, it affects individuals in different ways. It is a lifelong spectrum condition that affects a person's ability to interact with society and perceive the world. As a development condition so long-lasting, people with Autism must be given the tools to manage their lives in the best way suited to them as individuals. As a health or social care worker, you will need to be able to identify the symptoms and customise your care for everyone. This course will equip you with skills and knowledge on how to care for the personal needs of individuals with Autism, how to cope with unusual or difficult behaviour and how to interact with them most effectively.

Objectives:

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental aspects of autism, including what common autistic characteristics may look like
• Recognise the range and levels of abilities and disabilities across the autism spectrum
• Be able to use respectful terminology
• Demonstrate best practice when supporting an individual with autism
• Define the relevant laws and legislation that protect individuals with autism

Course Content:

During the session, you'll cover the following:

• A comprehensive overview of the nature of Autism
• The Law and how it relates to people with Autism
• The stigma and myths that have been traditionally associated with the condition
• The theories concerning the causes of Autism and its development
• How to identify different types of Autism such as ASD/PDD and a study of their characteristics
• The triad of impairments
• How best to manage occurrences of unusual or difficult behaviour
• How best to interact with someone with Autism.

This course is available as a half or full-day course. It comprises a mixture of engaging activities. Once the course is completed, you will be asked to complete a simple multiple-choice assessment. You will be given a certificate to acknowledge the passing of the course. See also our level 3 course - Level 3 Autism Train the Trainer.