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Autism: An Introduction (Half Day) Duration Half-Day Course Overview Central Training's Autism: An Introduction course aims to equip delegates with the skills to understand autism spectrum conditions and adapt their support to meet the needs of autistic individuals more effectively. The trainer will cover the core characteristics of autism, including communication and social interaction challenges, sensory differences, and behaviours, while addressing common myths and misconceptions. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in group exercises, discussions, and reflection activities to deepen their understanding and develop practical strategies for supporting autistic people in their roles. Learning Outcomes This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: Demonstrate an understanding of autism as a complex, individualised condition Recognise challenges with communication and social interaction Describe how restricted thinking and repetitive behaviours may affect daily life Understand how sensory differences impact experience and behaviour Identify practical ways to offer effective, person-centred support Methods of Delivery This course will use a variety of training methods including: group exercises, group discussion, lecture, PowerPoint presentation and video. Course Content Audience Training Considerations Certification Related Courses Course Content Course Content: Understanding autism Challenging myths and stereotypes Diagnostic criteria and core characteristics Sensory processing and anxiety in autism Practical support strategies Target Audience This course is aimed at all staff supporting autistic people. Training Considerations There are no pre-training requirements for this course. Certification Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. Related Courses Person-Centred Active Support Trauma-Informed Care Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs

Autism: An Introduction (Half Day)

Duration

Half-Day

Course Overview

Central Training's Autism: An Introduction course aims to equip delegates with the skills to understand autism spectrum conditions and adapt their support to meet the needs of autistic individuals more effectively. The trainer will cover the core characteristics of autism, including communication and social interaction challenges, sensory differences, and behaviours, while addressing common myths and misconceptions. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in group exercises, discussions, and reflection activities to deepen their understanding and develop practical strategies for supporting autistic people in their roles.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:

Demonstrate an understanding of autism as a complex, individualised condition

Recognise challenges with communication and social interaction

Describe how restricted thinking and repetitive behaviours may affect daily life

Understand how sensory differences impact experience and behaviour

Identify practical ways to offer effective, person-centred support

Methods of Delivery

This course will use a variety of training methods including: group exercises, group discussion, lecture, PowerPoint presentation and video.

Course Content
Audience
Training Considerations
Certification
Related Courses

Course Content

Course Content:

Understanding autism

Challenging myths and stereotypes

Diagnostic criteria and core characteristics

Sensory processing and anxiety in autism

Practical support strategies

Target Audience

This course is aimed at all staff supporting autistic people.

Training Considerations

There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

Certification

Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Related Courses

Person-Centred Active Support
Trauma-Informed Care
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs


Autism: An Introduction (Half Day) Duration: Half-Day Course overview: Central Training's Autism: An Introduction course aims to equip delegates with the skills to understand autism spectrum conditions and adapt their support to meet the needs of autistic individuals more effectively. The trainer will cover the core characteristics of autism, including communication and social interaction challenges, sensory differences, and behaviours, while addressing common myths and misconceptions. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in group exercises, discussions, and reflection activities to deepen their understanding and develop practical strategies for supporting autistic people in their roles. Learning outcomes: This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: ·Demonstrate an understanding of autism as a complex, individualised condition ·Recognise challenges with communication and social interaction ·Describe how restricted thinking and repetitive behaviours may affect daily life ·Understand how sensory differences impact experience and behaviour ·Identify practical ways to offer effective, person-centred support Methods of delivery: This course will use a variety of training methods including: group exercises, group discussion, lecture, PowerPoint presentation and video. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Course Content: ·Understanding autism ·Challenging myths and stereotypes ·Diagnostic criteria and core characteristics ·Sensory processing and anxiety in autism ·Practical support strategies TARGET AUDIENCE This course is aimed at all staff supporting autistic people. TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS There are no pre-training requirements for this course. CERTIFICATION Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. RELATED COURSES Person-Centred Active Support Trauma-Informed Care Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs

Autism: An Introduction (Half Day)
Duration: Half-Day

Course overview:
Central Training's Autism: An Introduction course aims to equip delegates with the skills to understand autism spectrum conditions and adapt their support to meet the needs of autistic individuals more effectively. The trainer will cover the core characteristics of autism, including communication and social interaction challenges, sensory differences, and behaviours, while addressing common myths and misconceptions. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in group exercises, discussions, and reflection activities to deepen their understanding and develop practical strategies for supporting autistic people in their roles.

Learning outcomes:
This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:
·Demonstrate an understanding of autism as a complex, individualised condition
·Recognise challenges with communication and social interaction
·Describe how restricted thinking and repetitive behaviours may affect daily life
·Understand how sensory differences impact experience and behaviour
·Identify practical ways to offer effective, person-centred support

Methods of delivery:
This course will use a variety of training methods including: group exercises, group discussion, lecture, PowerPoint presentation and video.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Course Content:
·Understanding autism
·Challenging myths and stereotypes
·Diagnostic criteria and core characteristics
·Sensory processing and anxiety in autism
·Practical support strategies

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is aimed at all staff supporting autistic people.

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

RELATED COURSES
Person-Centred Active Support
Trauma-Informed Care
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs