Upcoming Events

This course is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please call 01234 214871.

These workshops are now fully booked.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list for any of the workshops,

 please call 01234 214871.

A half day workshop designed to be particularly useful for those who are working with autistic individuals who have co-existing mental health conditions.

Delegates will explore and understand:

• an overview of co-existing mental health conditions commonly experienced by autistic people and how these affect their individual needs
• how to proactively adapt environments and practices to prevent needs escalating
• resources and strategies for supporting individuals

On booking you will receive a confirmation email and the week before the training you will be emailed further details.

There will be a maximum of 20 delegates.

Autism & Using Social Stories for Practitioners

A practical tier 2 workshop providing the opportunity to learn and develop skills to communicate with autistic people of all ages more effectively, using social stories. Including the opportunity to compose a social story of your own.

To explore:

• the differences we all experience in perspective taking and social understanding – due to different ways of thinking and processing information
• the original theory behind the concept of social stories in addressing these differences and how they might still be useful
• writing your own social story based on a situation of your own experience

On booking you will receive a confirmation email and the week before the training you will be emailed further details.

There will be a maximum of 15 delegates.

A tier 2 workshop to increase understanding of the demand avoidant presentation of autism, with advice on how to support those with this challenge.

To explore:

• what is meant by ‘demand avoidance’ in relation to autism and the controversy over the ‘PDA’ diagnosis
• the role of anxiety in creating demand avoidant behaviour
• how to work collaboratively with children and young people to minimise demand avoidant behaviour

On booking you will receive a confirmation email and and the week before the training you will be emailed the zoom link and handouts.

There will be a maximum of 15 delegates.

A tier 2 workshop explaining the impact of poor mental health on autistic individuals, particularly useful for practitioners working with autistic individuals who have co-existing mental health conditions and/or dual diagnoses.

To explore:

• an overview of co-existing mental health and some neurological conditions commonly experienced by autistic people and how these affect their individual needs
• how to proactively adapt environments and practices to prevent needs escalating
• resources and strategies for supporting individuals

On booking you will receive a confirmation email and the week before the training you will be emailed the zoom link and handouts.

There will be a maximum of 15 delegates.

A tier 2 workshop providing information about the underpinning causes of differing behaviours in autistic individuals of all ages and how they may best be supported.

To explore:

• the differences autistic individuals may experience in regulating behaviours
• how to adapt environments & practices to meet the needs of autistic children and adults
• some possible ways to support during difficult situations

On booking you will receive a confirmation email and the week before the training you will be emailed the zoom link and handouts.

There will be a maximum of 15 delegates.

A workshop providing information about the differences often found in the ‘female’ or ‘internalised’ presentation of autism with advice on how to support autistic women and girls

This 2 part course is designed for professionals working in a school environment who work with autistic children of all ages on a regular basis; particularly useful for Special Educational Needs Coordinators, class teachers and other professionals directly supporting autistic children in the classroom.

This 2 part course is designed for professionals working in a school environment who work with autistic children of all ages on a regular basis; particularly useful for Special Educational Needs Coordinators, class teachers and other professionals directly supporting autistic children in the classroom.

This 2 part course is designed for professionals working in a school environment who work with autistic children of all ages on a regular basis; particularly useful for Special Educational Needs Coordinators, class teachers and other professionals directly supporting autistic children in the classroom.

A tier 2 workshop explaining the relationship between autism and sensory processing differences, in autistic people of all ages.

To explore:

• the impact of sensory processing differences on the lives of autistic individuals
• resources and strategies to support health and wellbeing due to sensory challenges
• when to ask for professional input

On booking you will receive a confirmation email and the week before the training you will be emailed the course handouts and zoom link.

There will be a maximum of 15 delegates.

This course is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please call 01234 214871.

These workshops are now fully booked.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list for any of the workshops,

 please call 01234 214871.