This course is for staff members with responsibility for ALN (additional learning needs).
A maximum of one per setting can attend.
| Date | Venue | Time | Trainer | Course Fee |
|---|
| 27/11/2026 & 04/12/2026 |
Old School Lane, Church Walks |
12pm to 4pm |
Additional Learning Needs Lead Officer |
Free |
Unlocking Potential: Understanding and Supporting Autism.
What is Autism? We will aim to demystify autism, exploring its characteristics.
Sensory Processing: The Key to Understanding: Learn how sensory sensitivities and differences can impact on behaviour, communication, and learning. Discover practical strategies to create supportive sensory environments.
Communication: Bridging the Gap: Explore effective communication techniques, including visual supports, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and strategies for fostering meaningful interactions.
Building Shared Attention: Connecting and Engaging: Discover how to develop shared attention and engagement, which are crucial for learning, communication, and social interaction.
Differences/ in Play: Understanding and Encouraging: Gain insights into the unique play styles of children with autism and learn how to support their play development and social skills.
Investigative Behaviour: Understanding the "Why": Explore the reasons behind behaviours and learn positive strategies to support children.
Supporting Strategies to Change Behaviour: Positive Approaches: Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting positive behaviour change, focusing on understanding the underlying causes and promoting positive replacements.
Celebrating Small Steps: Recognizing and Reinforcing Progress: The course will emphasise the importance of celebrating every milestone, no matter how small, and how to build on successes to foster continued growth.
National Autistic Society