Upcoming Events

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.

This Tier 2 course has been written for practitioners of any background but particularly for those working regularly with or supporting autistic children in an Early Years setting.

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 understand the complicated relationship autistic individuals may have with food and eating, due to both sensory processing and thinking differences.

To explore

• the impact of autism on the way autistic individuals experience food and eating
• sensory processing differences and how these specifically relate to eating challenges
• anxiety and its impact on autistic individuals (including demand avoidance)
• some resources and strategies that may be helpful to support autistic individuals with eating challenges

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 an understanding of how autism may present in a more internalised way in females (and some males!)

To explore:

• the way autism may present more subtly in females and why this may delay diagnosis
• how to adapt environments and practices to meet the specific needs of autistic females
• resources and strategies for supporting autistic females

On booking you will receive a confirmation email and the week before the training you will be emailed the details to join and course handouts.

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.

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.

This tier 2 course is designed for practitioners working in a school environment who work with autistic children of all ages: particularly useful for SEN Coordinators, class teachers and other professionals directly supporting autistic children in the classroom.
To explore:
• the main differences experienced by autistic children – and some of their strengths
• practical strategies that all staff can implement to support autistic children
• knowledge to cascade to colleagues to ensure your school is/remains an autism-friendly setting

Number of delegates: A maximum of 15

Pre-requisites: Basic autism knowledge or practical experience

Cost: Total of £1,000 for a group or £100 on a pay per place basis if booked through our training programme

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.

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.