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How to effectively provide and simplify social information for individuals...
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4. How to effectively present and simplify social information for individuals on the autism spectrum
This course can be taken following an autism spectrum awareness course. It discusses and illustrate different ways of providing and simplifying social information for individuals on the autism spectrum. This course focus on the value of visual communication and social stories/scripts, how they are written and used to improve social understand thus increasing the likelihood of improved behaviour. Personal and professional experiences are shared throughout the session to illustrate and bring balanced experiences of caring and supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
Learning outcomes, by the end of this workshop attendees should have:
Discussed social understanding and communication for individuals on the autism spectrum
An understanding of different way of presenting and simplifying social information for individuals on the autism spectrum.
An understanding of what a Social Story is and when might it be needed?
Attempted to write a Social Story individually?
Assessment: On going group discussions, individual/paired activities, question and answers, writing a social story from given or personal examples
*Refreshments such as tea and coffee are provided at our venues
*All our training and courses can also be tailored and delivered at your own venue across the United Kingdom and abroad.
Organiser ACAE Training
Organiser of How to effectively provide and simplify social information for individuals on the autism spectrum
A training and advocacy enterprise, which utilises the skills and experience of our founding member who is a qualified trainer and has a fountain of experience of supporting people on the autism spectrum and related conditions (comorbidities). This professional experience is complimented by over 10 years of personal experiences as a mother of two boys with diagnosis of autism. Put together these experiences provide in depth knowledge presented in interactive and relaxed atmosphere. Uses real life examples and co deliver with individuals on the autism spectrum whenever possible. Also, content is engaging with quizzes questions, leaving you with information to go away apply what you have learned or urge to find out more additional reading and research.
Training is in a form of workshops and courses can be bespoke to your service and setting needs. For example, training for schools, medical professionals, social care professionals, public places, leisure places, employers, justice systems, etc. Will speak and work with you to identify the needs of your staff and tailor our training to equip them with increased understanding and tools to support service users more appropriately.
