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- 1. 2016 Aspire Autism Services-Training Helen Kerrell 079 64103056
- 2. 2 | P a g e Aspire Autism Services Welcome Aspire Autism Services recognises and respects the uniqueness of each person with Autism. The primary mission of Aspire is to promote every person with autism to be as independent as possible, as well as give the people who care for and support them, the tools to encourage and help development and attainment of personal goals and outcomes for the individual. Aspire celebrates diversity while striving to instil integrity compassion and confidence in each person. Each person is given support and encouragement to become his or her own unique self. Aspire Autism Services recognises and respects the uniqueness of each person with Autism. The primary mission of Aspire is to give the people who care and support them, the tools to encourage and help the person reach their maximum potential. Trainer-Helen Kerrell Helen Kerrell (proprietor) is a Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities. She has over 30 years experience working with people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Helen also has a Masters degree in Autism and is a TEACCH Certified Practitioner endorsed by Division TEACCH of the University of North Carolina. Helen is an active participant in the NAS Autism Services Accreditation Programme, as a Team Assessor. Prior to becoming a freelance consultant, Helen has a worked extensively in the field of autism and gained a vast amount experience in Supported Living Services and Day Support Services, Community Nursing, and the provision of training, assessments and advice to various agencies across the UK. Customers who have accessed Aspire Autism Services including, Education, Statutory, Voluntary or Independent sectors and Local Authority Social Care Training Dept. Helen has also been a trainer with the British Institute for Learning Disabilities (BILD). Training Packages Workshops and courses are available with the objective of raising autism expertise within your company to a first class standard due to the quality of content and delivery. Aspire aims to make significant contributions towards improving positive learning outcomes for professionals and caregivers as well as the individuals with autism through a variety of specialist autism training programmes and services. Themes covered within the training are: Key features of autism and basic facts on the numbers, causes and characteristics of autism How to respond to someone with autism Personal perspectives Family perspectives Ethics, values and inclusive practice Introduction to the key principles of person centred intervention and individualised practice Focus on the practical application of principles and different methods of intervention and models of approach All workshops and training courses can be customised to suit the needs of your service and course titles can be delivered to participants, working in either adult or children sector. Training will be accompanied by handouts, workbooks, multimedia content and a certificate of attendance.
- 3. 3 | P a g e Aspire Training and Workshops The courses listed here all count towards continuing professional development and can be used as evidence towards Health & Social Care Qualifications. The contents of each course will encourage participants to place the individual with autism at the centre of their thinking about autism person centred care. Participants will be equipped with a model for helping them to understand how each person is uniquely affected by autism. Each course adopts an interactive approach, with participants encouraged to join in discussions and bring this important subject matter to life. Aspire courses are based on the principle that training should be a positive and enjoyable experience based on respect, openness and honesty and a commitment to maximising learning for all concerned. Autism Awareness Course Aims This course is designed for practitioners who are relatively new to the field of autism. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The notion of autism as a spectrum disorder will be explored along with biological, psychological and behavioural aspects of the condition. The workshop will introduce practical approaches alongside theoretical principles. It will be interactive with opportunities for discussion and questions. At the end of the course you will be able to: Recognise the main characteristics of behaviour for people on the autism spectrum Understand the triad of impairment Understand the range of the spectrum Appreciate the particular differences of understanding language with people on the autism spectrum Understand the need to backup spoken language visually to help understanding Appreciate the importance of routine and predictability for people on the autism spectrum Understand the complexity of social interaction Appreciate the sensory differences of people on the autism spectrum
- 4. 4 | P a g e Positive Ways of Understanding Behaviour for People with Autism Course aims A course to help participants understand the reasons for what is seen as difficult or challenging behaviours of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and how you can work in a positive way to help change these behaviours. Difficult or challenging behaviour often has its roots in the way the world views characteristics of autism or how others behaviour or the environment affects people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This course will help better understand difficult or challenging behaviour in people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and positive ways to help change these behaviours. Course includes Recognising how the characteristics of autism often look like challenging behaviour How to assess difficult behaviour using the Iceberg Model Developing person centred approaches to reduce difficult behaviour How understanding the characteristics of autism can reduce difficult behaviour when you consider the association between autism and challenging behaviour How the principles of positive behaviour support strategies can help develop positive outcomes for people with autism Ways we can develop ourselves as carers and practitioners in order to support people with autism Strategies to support the development of positive behaviour strategies for people with autism At the end of the course you will have: Developed an understanding of autism and how it impacts upon learning and behaviour Learnt how to be proactive by creating autism friendly environments Learnt how to write person centred guidelines to respond confidently when challenging behaviour occurs Learnt how to teach new skills to promote the persons independence and quality of life by adopting a person centred approach. Certificate of attendance
- 5. 5 | P a g e Visual Support Strategies for People with Autism Course Aims The course provides practical ideas and techniques on how to develop visual support strategies. It is aimed towards the adult population that has Autism Spectrum Condition. It addresses issues of communication, self-management, and Active Support and will offer solutions to difficulties through discussions and demonstrations of actual life examples. At the end of the course learners will now how to: Increase levels of participation, independence and communication for people with Autism who are verbal and non-verbal. Helps the person understand expectations Helps the person learn more easily Helps the person generalise Builds self-esteem Sensory Issues in People with Autism Course Aims Sensory issues are now regognised as a diagnostic criterea for people with autism. This course will increase awareness of sensory processing issues and assist participants to make positive changes in their workplace. The course focuses on the role of sensory processing problems in autism as identified by people with autism who have such difficulties themselves. At the end of the course the learner will:- be more effective in identify sensory processing issues in those they come into contact with people with autism become aware of the full range of sensory processing issuess揃 be aware of the terminology used become aware of some of the needs of individuals who have a sensory processing issues be able to address sensory issues in the workplace with greater confidence be more effective in supporting with those who have a sensory processing disorder have an awareness of the wider services available for people who have a sensory processing difficulties
- 6. 6 | P a g e Developing Social Scripts for People with Autism Course Aims The course addresses issues of social perceptions of people with autism. It lends itself to understanding why social scripts, when constructed efficiently can increase the persons level of participation, independence and confidence in social settings. It provides practical ideas and techniques on how to develop social scripts that will impact on reducing the difficult behavior for the individual. At the end of the course learners will: Learn how behaviour can be reflective of social misunderstanding in people with autism Gain an understanding of what social scripts are and when to use them Understand how social scripts increase levels of participation, independence and confidence in social settings Recognition different types of sentences and how they impact on the persons level of understanding Confidently write social scripts based on person centred assessment Bespoke Autism Training If you dont see exactly what you need, Aspire can put together a bespoke package to meet your needs.