Autism - Understanding and supporting children that self-harm & self-injure
This session explores reasons why some Autistic children self-harm and self-injure and the positive and practical ways of supporting them
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Online
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About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Autism - Understanding and supporting children that self-harm & self-injure
About this session
Why do self-injury and self-harm occur?
Why do some Autistic people engage in these behaviours?
How do they differ from each other?
What can you do to help them?
In this session we will explore these questions with a view to gaining a better understanding of the likely triggers, the behaviours and why this sometimes happens.
We will also explore the most effective approaches to help children and young people who display self-harming and/or self-injurious behaviours.
We will also signpost you to further helpful and relevant information.
Useful for:
Autistic children and young people who have engaged in self-harming and/or self-injury
Suitable for:
SENCos/ALNCos, Teachers, Pastoral Teams, Learning Mentors, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Governors, Parents/Carers, Alternative Learning Providers, Specialist Support Centres, Special School staff
Suitable for:
Parents, SENCos/ALNCos, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
Also included:
Summary Sheet of Key Points
Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader:
Denise Snook
Denise is an experienced trainer specialising in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. She has taught in both mainstream schools and special schools and held management, advisory and leadership roles. Denise now works as a consultant with parents, carers and professionals. Her training sessions reflect her broad and detailed knowledge in SEND and SEMH, and course participants will appreciate her responsive, compassionate and realistic support.
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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We do not issue refunds for missed events, but we will ensure you have access to the same event at a future date so long as let us know in advance of the event. We cannot offer access or move booking once the event is closed.
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Our sessions are designed as unique live events. That's what makes attending a SEND Station training session special. The sessions are safe spaces where you can ask question and your privacy is respected. Our presenters are all experienced and talented professionals, ready to interact and respond.
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Our presenters are fully qualified in their respective areas and our presentations are reviewed regularly to ensure the content is current and in line with good practice. We offer attendance certificates but not accreditation as this would greatly increase the price of tickets.
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