Supporting A Person With Down Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is the course for?

  The course is suitable for health & social care professionals, people working within training organisations, teachers & teaching/classroom assistants, parents and informal carers

• what is covered in the course?

  • What is Autism?
  • What causes Autism?
  • How is Autism diagnosed?
  • What are the characteristics of Autism?
  • Related Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • What are the most effective approaches to treating Autism?  
  • Strategies to assist in an Autistic individual’s Care
• What will the participant of the course be doing?

  The course is both theoretical and activity based in nature

  The participant will receive up to date research based information relating to drag lift injuries  and the implications for service users, care staff and health & social care organisations.

  Discussion, case studies and group work will be used to facilitate understanding and knowledge and they will be encouraged to outline their personal experience of the topics covered in the course

  assessment will include written questions.