Meltdowns and Shutdowns

Never been to a virtual learning event? It is like an on-line workshop where you can see the trainer, other attendees, you can type questions, draw on whiteboards, meet with others in break out rooms and see a whole host of visual and written resources. You can also simply watch and learn if that’s your preference.

It is simple to join from a smart-phone or PC/tablet. You will be emailed a link that you simply need to click at the time the session is taking place. Full details of how to access the course will be sent to you once you have registered.

About the course

This workshop is delivered by Aspie Trainers, a project which supports autistic adults to design and deliver engaging, high quality autism training which mixes thorough and up-to-date research and theory with the practical lived experiences of the trainers themselves.

This is a 2 hour virtual workshop for parents, carers and family members of children and young people.

By the end of this workshop students will be able to:

• Explain the difference between a meltdown, a shutdown and a temper tantrum
• Identify how having a meltdown or shutdown commonly impacts on an autistic person
• Understand the factors which contribute to autistic people experiencing meltdowns and/or shutdowns
• Explore ways to reduce the likelihood of meltdowns or shutdowns
• Identify ways to support autistic people during and after meltdowns and shutdowns

Registration fee and cancellations

This course is being delivered through a partnership between West Sussex Mind, West Sussex County Council and West Sussex CCGs.

The registration fee for West Sussex (UK) residents is £5 due to funding received from West Sussex County Council and West Sussex CCGs.

If you are a UK resident living outside of the UK you can still attend but there is a registration fee of £12.50 towards costs.

Your registration fee for this course is refundable up to 30 days before the course date. After this time the fee is non-refundable.

If you are a West Sussex School's employee, attendance is free but you must provide the name of the school you work for during the registration process.

If you struggling financially but would still like to attend this course, please contact us for a discussion as we maybe able to waive this fee.

How to book and access the course (please read carefully)

A link to the Zoom meeting can be found on the Online Event Page. This can be accessed via your confirmation email and any reminder emails you receive. Please ensure you enter your email address carefully as any mistakes or typos will mean you will not receive important information about the course including the link to the meeting. West Sussex Mind cannot accept any responsibility nor offer refunds if the course cannot be attended because an incorrect email address is provided. Please provide an email address that you have access to regularly.

Any questions? Please give us a call on 07943 999792 or email training@westsussexmind.org.

Please notify us ASAP if you are unable to attend the course. As this is a funded programme our aim is to ensure all available places are taken up. Early notification may mean we can offer this space to someone on our waiting list.

In-house courses for businesses, organisations and schools

In House courses are an effective way of training a whole team in your own venue (or online) on a date that works for you. Please contact us to discuss your exact training needs on 07943 999792 or email training@westsussexmind.org

We hope you enjoy the course!