9 Autism courses in Walton-on-Thames

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

This course explores Autism and the current body of thinking and knowledge around Autistic Spectrum Disorders. This enables learners to consider how to adapt their practice with useful strategies to better support an individual with autism.

This is a practical ‘non medical’ day for front line  practitioners working with children and young people with serious attachment issues arising from loss, trauma and abuse. We look at what Psychology may help us in our understanding of children who have faced issues with love and attachment. Splitting, handling projected feelings, constancy and permanence are explored. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/courses] – Understanding Attachment [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-attachment] Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-attachment COURSE CATEGORY Meeting emotional needs Behaviour and Relationships Inclusion Teaching and Learning DESCRIPTION This is a practical ‘non medical’ day for front line  practitioners working with children and young people with serious attachment issues arising from loss, trauma and abuse. Drawing from the international research and literature and our own experience over many years as educational psychologists of the challenges of children with major social and emotional needs, we will explore together what the best practice can and could look like. We explore the language of attachment and outline very practical classroom strategies. We look at what Psychology may help us in our understanding of children who have faced issues with love and attachment. We explore the feelings of being on a desolate island of relational poverty or to imagine swimming with sharks. We  explore the themes of violence, anxiety and experience of being a victim as young people grow older. We look at telling lies and explore how we can respectfully understand this. We reveal the new and innovative compass of vulnerability – the cognitive errors to which some are much more vulnerable. We look at triggers, self regulation and unpack a range of strategies.  Transference and counter transference are examined along with splitting, handling projected feelings, constancy and permanence. We explore what young people with these difficulties really need from us. We also spend time looking at the emotional impact on practitioners working with children with such needs and what helps at an personal and team level. We can all do something – we do not have to wait for expert therapists to arrive!  TESTIMONIALS > Very moving presentation > I will always try and think behind the behaviour now > It had a huge impact on all levels > We all seem to need it > Belonging and feelings are so important > Very user friendly > Excellent! LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Increased confidence regarding developing inclusive practice for children with serious attachment needs in mainstream schools 2. Simple understandable explanation of attachment understood 3. Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on social and behavioural needs 4. Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion of emotionally disabled children 5. Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards parents and pupils with complex emotional needs 6. New skills, scripts and processes to make inclusion successful WHO IS IT FOR ? * Practitioners working in schools and other settings with children and young people of all ages * Key workers * Teaching Assistants with support roles * Heads and deputies * SENCOs * Advanced skills teachers * Primary and secondary classroom teachers * Parents * Local authority support services COURSE CONTENT The course explores the questions : * How can we start to develop an understanding of children with attachment needs? * What is the true impact of loss, trauma and abuse? * What else can we do to go about including high profile children or young people with challenging emotional needs? * What useful psychological constructs can we use to guide us? This course also explores practical strategies and language for key adults rebuilding relationships with individual pupils. This is a participative day that aims to be explorative and practical. Opportunities to develop empathy with the children of concern will be created.

TESTIMONIALS “Powerful and inspirational” “Everyone would benefit from this training”  "I will change how I work from this moment on." "I found your training extremely powerful and it has really impacted." Finalist for Best Educational Programme for the NHS HSJ Partnership Awards 2023  Essentials in Communication and Co-production with Parents/Carers is an inspiring, interactive and unique 4-hour virtual (or 6/7 hour in-person), CPD-certified training founded on lived experience, research and best practice. It aims to equip practitioners to effectively communicate and work in collaboration with parent/carers of children/adults who have disabilities.  When time and resources are limited, maximising interactions with family/carers is essential in an age where co-production, personalised care and understanding lived experience are at the heart of delivering good services. This Born at the Right Time training course is hosted by Director/Founder Rachel Wright and aimed at anyone working in health, SEND or social care, whether a registered or non-registered practitioner.  CONTENT * Current context for families and practitioners * What is going on underneath the surface * Next steps to creating meaningful change TRAINER Rachel Wright (BSc RN) is founder of https://www.bornattherighttime.comhttps://www.bornattherighttime.comBorn at the Right Time [https://www.bornattherighttime.com], author of https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075ZHHYRR/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1The Skies I'm Under [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075ZHHYRR/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1], https://www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/baps/baps-award-winners-2018/award winning blogger [https://www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/baps/baps-award-winners-2018/] and Best Trainer finalist 2022 National Learning Disability and Autism Awards. Host of the popular https://www.bornattherighttime.com/the-skies-we-are-under-podcast/The Skies We’re Under Podcast [https://www.bornattherighttime.com/the-skies-we-are-under-podcast/], Rachel’s a passionate speaker, trainer, qualified nurse and unqualified mum of three; one who has severe disabilities, life-limiting epilepsy and an addiction to the gameshow Pointless.  An expert through lived experience, Rachel leads Born at the Right Time to support families of people with complex disabilities whilst also Bridging the Gap between them and the practitioners who support them through CPD certified training, influencing policy makers and turning rhetoric into reality.

Join Dr Andrew Morrice for a deep dive into what the latest mind-body research tells us about the impact of sleep, the microbiome, nutrition, culinary practices and more on our mental and physical health, and recovery … -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Accredited CPD: 6 hours * Length: 1 day (9.15am - 4.00pm GMT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Excellent content and practical applications for treating OCD > > PETA DUNN, GP Live training delivered online – Join Miriam Chachamu on Tuesday 13th February 2024 for this live online OCD course workshop via Zoom. The content covered is the same as our original attended workshop, with some modifications to the exercises – you will have plenty of opportunities to ask Miriam questions. We will send details of how to join the Zoom workshop by email the day before the event. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is not only distressing for sufferers but for their family members and friends too. Contrary to the popular view of OCD being harmless over-cleanliness or simply checking things over and over again, people living with OCD experience a high level of anxiety – and the condition can damage their relationships, social and work lives, and physical health. Many sufferers are ashamed of their problem and hide it. Sometimes therapists fail to recognise the rarer forms of OCD and therefore fail to offer effective treatment. And many people with milder forms of OCD do not realise that they can be helped, and do not seek help until their condition becomes much more severe. This accredited live online course offers an in-depth look at OCD in all its guises and focuses on practical and effective methods of treatment – OCD recovery is possible in most cases. The day is interactive and includes demonstration videos of therapy sessions, short video clips, in-depth discussions and case studies. > The films of the therapy sessions and the video of dealing with intrusive > thoughts were particularly useful > > SCHOOL NURSE   WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * New information that will enable you to help OCD sufferers more effectively * A better understanding of OCD, what it is and how it develops * The ability to recognise the less familiar types of OCD – these are often missed by both client and therapist * An effective 4-step method for treating OCD * New ways to help people overcome their compulsive tendencies * Illuminating video clips of OCD sufferers describing their experience * Helpful ways parents and educators can prevent signs of OCD in children and teenagers from developing further * The important role of guided imagery in treatment and why it improves success rates * How to separate the person from their OCD * ‘Pure O’ – we look at ‘purely obsessional’ OCD, where people experience distressing intrusive thoughts without any external signs of compulsions * The chance to observe effective therapy for OCD and discuss case studies * How obsessive compulsive disorder fits with other psychological conditions – and with autism * What to do when OCD symptoms are firmly entrenched * The opportunity to discuss some of your own cases with a highly knowledgeable tutor * How to handle challenging cases successfully and more… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Programme The ‘Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – understanding OCD and how best to treat it’ online course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. (GMT). * 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting * 9.30am Understanding OCD * 11.00am Comfort break and discussion * 11.30am How to treat OCD successfully and quickly * 1.00pm Lunch break * 1.45pm OCD treatment – what to do when symptoms persist  * 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion * 3.00pm Dealing with unusual or challenging cases * 4.00pm Day ends -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS THIS ONLINE COURSE SUITABLE FOR? * Anyone who works with, lives with, teaches or treats people suffering from OCD, or who thinks they may have OCD but isn’t sure * Psychotherapists, counsellors, health and social care professionals, mental health and wellbeing professionals, educators, school counsellors, individuals working in a variety of capacities in any number of organisations who are looking for OCD training for professionals * Anyone who has family members or friends who suffer from OCD would also benefit from this live online course – it contains essential, practical information about how to help OCD sufferers * The day is also valuable for anyone struggling to deal with their own obsessive thoughts or actions Please Note: This course is not a substitute for individual therapy This course looks at a range of OCD behaviours, including: > * Compulsive checking > * Contamination / Mental Contamination > * Symmetry and ordering > * Ruminations / Intrusive thoughts (Pure O) > * HOCD – Homosexual OCD > * POCD – Paedophile OCD / Prenatal and postpartum OCD > * and more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://directory.cpdstandards.com/providers/human-givens-college/ This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

In this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of working with neurodiverse people. Make your Organisation a more inclusive place for neurodiverse individuals.

A four-hour workshop for Neurodiverse individuals and those who recognise some traits in themselves.

A four-hour workshop on how to accelerate the learning and development of your Neurodiverse colleagues.

A four-hour workshop for HR Professionals in the area of Attraction, Selection and Recruitment of Neurodiverse people.