Duration: 75 minutes
Objectives:
- What is autism
- What causes autism
- About the autistic spectrum
- What the three main challenges people with autism face
- About the typical characteristics of individuals with autism
- About the importance diagnosing autism
- About the strengths and positives of having autism
Key topics
What is autism?; How common is autism?; What is Asperger syndrome?; What causes autism?; So how much do you know about autism?; The Autism Spectrum; The main challenges; Social communication; Body language, facial expressions and tone of voice; Sayings and phrases; Social interaction; Making friends; Social imagination; Mind blindness; Sensory issues; What does autism feel like?; Coping methods; Typical characteristics; Diagnosis of women; The strengths of autism
This course is aimed at:
- Carers, parents and professional organisations
- Adult and Children’s Social Care Services staff and other local authority partner organisations
- Housing and public health staff
- Health staff
- Education staff”
How to Book
If you are interested in attending any of the training opportunities listed, please ask your employer to contact the Direct Payments Team on: 01942 489579 or email: dasdirectpayments@wigan.gov.uk
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