Autism Awareness

Aims to: Increase knowledge of the autism spectrum and explore the impact for individuals.

Learning objectives:

  • Awareness of relevant statutory guidance: Autism Act 2009
  • Appreciation of the Autism Strategy for Shropshire
  • Explore social, communication and sensory issues that may be experienced by an individual with autism
  • Acknowledge the importance of structure and routine
  • Examine associated behaviours and environmental aspects that may affect the individual
  • Consider of co-existing conditions
  • Raise awareness of experiential thinking, executive functioning & stimming
  • Explore the use of person-centred tools, visual learning and reasonable adjustments
  • Signpost to local and national support

Case studies and group discussion will be used to enhance this learning.

Course content supports the “Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People (2019)” - Department of Health & Social Care “National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: (2021 to 2026.)”

This session gives the exciting opportunity to hear from an expert by experience around Autism, their life and the person-centred tools they use.

Audience: Individuals working with or supporting adults with autism. 
*Open to service users and family carers.

Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
Lantern Centre Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
Price
Group 1
£66.50
Group 2
£104.00
Group 3
£0.00
Availability
13 Nov full - later dates available
Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
Lantern Centre Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
Price
Group 1
£66.50
Group 2
£104.00
Group 3
£0.00
Availability
28 Jan full - later dates available
Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
Lantern Centre Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
Price
Group 1
£66.50
Group 2
£104.00
Group 3
£0.00
Availability
Available
Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
Lantern Centre Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
Price
Group 1
£66.50
Group 2
£104.00
Group 3
£0.00
Availability
Available
Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
Lantern Centre Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
Price
Group 1
£66.50
Group 2
£104.00
Group 3
£0.00
Availability
Available
Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
Lantern Centre Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
Price
Group 1
£66.50
Group 2
£104.00
Group 3
£0.00
Availability
Available