Details
For those working with children or adults on the Autistic Spectrum.
Aims: To understand the Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Associated Challenging Behaviour
Objectives: At the end of the session students will have had the opportunity to:
- Develop an understanding ASD and Challenging Behaviour
- Gain an insight into the difficulties people with ASD face
- Look at strategies to cope with these difficulties
Content
- Autism – common misconceptions
- ASD – what is it?
- Theory of Mind
- Triad of Impairments – Social, Communication, Imagination
- Sensory Sensitivity
- Autism and Self-Harming
- Understanding Challenging Behaviour
- Strategies to Help
Akesis Medical Services is an innovative First Aid Training Provider.
Working throughout the South West, specialising in bringing FIRST AID to you ….. at a price you can afford!
As a Company Akesis are proud of the services we provide. All our instructors are experienced practitioners in Emergency First Aid with course related backgrounds. i.e Industry, Childcare, Care of the Elderly, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health, Retail, Sports etc. Our courses are designed to make students think, through the use of innovative casualty simulation they are faced with ‘real life’ situations, not textbook answers. Students leave the course competent and confident. This provides your business with capable and empowered staff that can deal with any medical emergency, giving Managers peace of mind and your customer’s confidence. ...