These seminars and peer support sessions aim to give support professionals working with children and young people with ASD.
Throughout the programme there will be practical examples of how to create an inclusive environment for autistic individuals and families.
Autism Inclusive Practice – Seminar 1
Seminar 1 offers an introduction to ASD.
Key areas:
- Introduction and origins of ASD
- Patterns in those with ASD
- Features of Effective Support
Autism Peer Support – Session 1
Autism Inclusive Practice – Seminar 2
Seminar 2 considers patterns of Sensory and Cognitive Difference in Autism Spectrum Conditions.
Key areas:
- Weak Central Coherence
- Theory of Mind
- Context Blindness
- Sensory Sensitivity
Autism Peer Support – Session 2
Autism Inclusive Practice – Seminar 3
Seminar 3 considers Autism and Anxiety, offering strategies to support anxiety driven controlling behaviour.
Autism Peer Support – Session 3
Supporting an anxiety-based need for control.
