Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Description

CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course

• 2 or 3.5 hour hr sessions
• What are the autistic spectrum disorder, autism and asperger's syndrome?
• How can you best understand, and thus help, those affected?

Course Contents of the shorter course:

• What is ASD
• Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
• Understanding those on the Spectrum
• How to approach and help those on the Autistic Spectrum
• Great for teachers and TAs in schools, and for those working in care with older people with ASD

Benefits of this Short Course:

• About 1% of the population is thought to be on the Autistic Spectrum
• That is several children per nursery and primary school and a significant amount of young people in secondary schools
• Many with Asperger's Syndrome will also go to university
• The way they experience the world is very different to 'neuro-typical' people
• Understanding their condition helps to support them and give them the best chance