This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities, characteristics and behaviours and how they affect people. We will consider which learning & behavioural strategies are appropriate and how using a person centred approach to care will get the best results and ensure that needs of the individual are effectively met. We also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities
This course aims to give the learner the understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child or adults daily life, we will discuss the typical behaviours and how to offer support. We will identify a range of interventions and approaches improve the quality and daily lives of individuals with these conditions
Sharren from Jen’s Acorn will be discussing what to look out for and how you can uncover your young person’s mask and encourage engagement and emotional regulation. Masking and what to look out for and how you can support a child or young person uncover their mask and encourage engagement and emotional regulation Emotional Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) Dysregulated students and ways to support them in class Importance of listening to parents Importance of listening with ears and eyes to children and young people The realities of masking and not listening and where it can lead Trigger warning - there will be talk of suicide at this session Sharren aims to bring an interactive approach to her session don't be afraid to get involved!
A defibrillator (AED) plays an essential part when attempting to save the life of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This training aims to provide the learner with the knowledge, confidence and skills to effectively use the this equipment in a safe and competent manner.