8 Autistic courses

– the practical skills you need High levels of anxiety can be very debilitating – this workshop gives you important insights and a wide range of proven techniques to help reduce long-term anxiety, panic attacks, GAD and much more… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Accredited CPD Certificate : 6 hours * Length 1 day (9.30am - 4.00pm) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Jo is incredibly adept at teaching this important subject, backed up with > evidence and so many useful techniques. Thank you > > CATHERINE, FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Tried and tested psychological techniques for dealing with over-anxiety * Why it’s important to distinguish between two fundamental kinds of anxiety – and methods for dealing with both * How to recognise panic attacks and deal with them effectively * The genetic factors that make some people more vulnerable to anxiety * Ways to change a poor sleep pattern caused by anxiety * New perspectives on what drives anxiety – including when its basis lies in trauma * Why some people may dissociate (appear to ‘tune out’ or not be present) when very stressed, and what to do about it * The three different components of anxiety – and why anxiety can get out of control * How anxiety affects the body – and how the body affects anxiety * Why people become hypervigilant – and how this can be reduced * How to separate a person from their anxiety * Five effective methods for bringing down physiological arousal very quickly – and safely * Why social anxiety occurs and how to handle it * Tips for reducing anxiety in those with additional conditions, such as autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar and borderline personality disorder * What happens in the brain when we become anxious – insights from neuroscience * How guided imagery speeds up treatment for high anxiety plus special tips for using it with clients suffering from over-anxiety * How stories can complement therapy for anxiety * A range of new skills and techniques for reducing severe anxiety, with plenty of opportunity to practise them yourself on the day     > Very useful - lots of practical new anxiety management techniques > > COUNSELLOR WHY TAKE THIS COURSE https://directory.cpdstandards.com/providers/human-givens-college/ More and more people’s lives are being blighted by anxiety, causing distress to all involved. The anxiety may have initially been focused on realistic, understandable concerns – such as financial difficulties, health, job insecurity or unemployment, relationship problems (particularly complex in blended families) or fears about the future in an increasingly uncertain world – but has spiralled out of control. Or it may have no clear cause and manifests as an ever-present feeling of being ‘wired’, tense or vulnerable, very often accompanied by out-of-control thoughts. The person may be hypervigilant, unable to relax and highly miserable. Left unaddressed, chronic anxiety can also badly affect sleep and physical, as well as mental, health. The good news is there’s much that we can do to reduce this suffering. This highly practical course focuses on giving you the key information and practical skills you need to lower anxiety levels and help people manage their own anxiety better. It concentrates on generalised anxiety (including generalised anxiety disorder – GAD), social anxiety and panic attacks, but also addresses how to handle anxiety that is a feature of conditions such as autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD and bipolar and borderline personality disorder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOOD TO KNOW This day complements the Online Course: ‘Understanding anxiety – and managing it without drugs’ Trauma, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders are dealt with on separate practical skills training days (see “The Rewind Technique – Effective treatment for trauma (PTSD) and phobias” and “Obsessive compulsive disorder – understanding OCD and how best to treat it.”) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE PROGRAMME The ‘How to Control Chronic Anxiety’ course starts at 9.30am and runs until 4.00pm. * From 8.30am Registration (Tea and coffee served until 9.25am) * 9.30am Understanding the causes, indications and impacts of chronic anxiety * 11.00am Discussion over tea/coffee * 11.30am Approaches to help overcome difficulties with anxiety * 1.00pm Lunch (included) * 1.45pm Anxiety and associated conditions * 3.00pm Discussion over tea/coffee * 3.15pm Using guided imagery and mental rehearsal * 4.00pm Day ends -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR? Anyone who works with or treats people who may be highly anxious – such as psychotherapists, counsellors, health and social care professionals, educators and individuals working in a variety of capacities in any number of organisations. The course will also provide valuable understanding and practical help for anyone struggling to deal with their own chronic anxiety or for those in relationships or families affected by chronic anxiety.* The day offers the chance to gain life skills of benefit to everyone. * Please Note:  This course is not a substitute for individual therapy but there are lots of techniques that anyone suffering from anxiety can take away and use themselves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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

In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including pupils who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. COURSE CATEGORY Autism and Communication DESCRIPTION In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including pupils who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. Parental perspectives and experiences will also be explored. This is not a ‘medical model’ day on autism. Our motto for the day is ‘People do things for a Reason (and the reason isn’t autism).’ We make full use of first hand accounts of the experience of autism – the autobiographies – to deepen participants’ understanding of what it means to be labeled ‘autistic’ > “We are all much more simply human than otherwise, be we happy and successful, > contented and detached, miserable and disordered, or whatever.” > > HARRY STACK SULLIVAN TESTIMONIALS > ‘A great day – going away buzzing with ideas’?? > ‘Thanks for a wonderful day. Useful informative and a real ‘eye opener’. I > feel that I am able to understand why some autistic children carry out certain > actions’ > ‘I have gained a lot of knowledge and understanding and will be able to help > support and accommodate children better. Thank you.’ > ‘I now know autism is part of us all’ > ‘Useful to stand in shoes of autistic people’ > ‘I was blessed to be on this day’ > ‘I will take all these ideas back to the nursery’ > ‘Very respectful of people on the spectrum.’ > ‘Ways of reaching a person, not a condition.’ > ‘Really gave me an idea of how people feel.’ LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Increased confidence regarding autistic pupils and their inclusion in mainstream schools * Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on communication and behaviour issues * Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion * New skills and processes to strengthen the inclusion of young Autistic people in all settings WHO IS IT FOR ? * Early years and school based practitioners * Heads and deputies * Guidance staff * Learning support teams * SENCOs * Primary and secondary teachers * Parents * Local authority support services * Community workers and carers COURSE CONTENT The course answers the questions : * What is autism? * How do we go about including autistic children or young people? * What does autism have to do with me? Key themes include: * Movement differences * Strategies for Facilitating Communication * Supports and Accommodations for Sensory Sensitivities * Developing Friendships and Peer Support * School and Family Partnerships * ‘Learning to Listen’ – Positive Behavioural Supports * Developing School wide Supports for Teachers and Students

In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including people who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/courses] – Understanding Movement Differences [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/understanding-movement-differences/] Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support COURSE CATEGORY Autism and Communication Inclusion Parents and Carers Behaviour and Relationships DESCRIPTION In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including people who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. Family perspectives and experiences will also be explored. This is not a ‘medical model’ day on autism. Our motto for the day is ‘People do things for a Reason (and the reason isn’t autism).’ We make full use of first hand accounts of the experience of autism – the autobiographies – to deepen participants’ understanding of what it means to be labelled ‘autistic’ > “We are all much more simply human than otherwise, be we happy and successful, > contented and detached, miserable and disordered, or whatever.” > > HARRY STACK SULLIVAN TESTIMONIALS > ‘Very respectful of people on the spectrum.’ > ‘Really gave me an idea of how people feel.’ > ‘Ways of reaching a person not a condition.’ > > CLAIRE LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Increased confidence regarding including autistic people 2. Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on communication and behaviour issues 3. Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion 4. New skills and processes to strengthen the inclusion of autistic people WHO IS IT FOR? * Social Care workers * Personal Assistants * Early years and school based practitioners * Heads and deputies * Guidance staff * Learning support teams * SENCOs * Primary and secondary teachers * Parents * Brothers and sisters * Local authority support services * Community workers and carers COURSE CONTENT The course answers the questions : * What is autism? * How do we go about including autistic people? * What does autism have to do with me? Key themes include: * Movement differences * Strategies for Facilitating Communication * Supports and Accommodations for Sensory Sensitivities * Developing Friendships and Peer Support * School and Family Partnerships * Learning to Listen Positive Behavioural Supports

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 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

* A short course giving a good introduction to children, young people and adults on the autistic spectrum disorder * Half day course * Run via virtual and face to face classrooms

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