What to expect on the Course…

• An overview of how the impairments affecting learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Autism/Asperger) and/or ADHD may cause them to behave negatively (this is also very useful for understanding a range of learners’ needs including neurotypical).
• An examination of the root causes and triggers behind negative behaviour and how to identify and avoid them.
• Strategies and interventions for adapting the sensory environment to meet the behavioural needs of a range of learners.
• A range of strategies for promoting positive behaviour through effective practice including:
• Making extra time meaningful
• Communication issues and strategies
• Using simple ICT as an aid to learning
• General learning environment strategies (linked to sensory issues) Using visual communication tools to aid behavioural social and emotional understanding
• A range of structured, multisensory motivational strategies/teaching and learning methods and visual interventions designed to improve learning skills and general in class understanding.
• Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring inclusion questions and points for discussion.
• Differentiated – age and level appropriate ways of writing and presenting the best: quick, efficient and accurate
• Social Stories and other Visual Interventions.

Course Outcomes

This training is supported by some extremely useful film footage and a number of workshop activities.  At these sessions there are a wealth of books and resources available for reference.  These are fun, informative and effective workshops which not only show your team how to work more effectively with a range of learners, but gives them knowledge and understanding of the conditions and therefore identify triggers to negative behaviour.  This deeper knowledge allows them to feel confident in creating interventions.