Supporting autistic people effectively starts with understanding that every individual is different. The right communication, support strategies and environment can make a significant difference to a person’s experience and wellbeing.
Our aim is to provide practitioners across health and social care, education and other professional settings with practical knowledge, techniques and strategies to better support autistic people. The training will help you develop a more confident, person-centred approach that recognises individual needs, communication styles, behaviours and sensory sensitivities.
Whether you are new to supporting autistic people or looking to build on your existing knowledge, this course provides practical learning that can be applied across a range of professional settings.
Workshop information:
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Portfield School, Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP.
Parking: Parking is available on site. Upon arrival at the main gate, please use the keypad to contact School Reception and state your name and that you are attending the workshop. Once the gate has been opened, you may park in any available space. Please then proceed to the main School Reception to sign in.
To help ensure the safety of our students, you will be asked to present valid photo ID at reception.
What to bring
Refreshments, including tea, coffee and biscuits, will be provided throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Photo ID as attending a school site.
This is a relaxed workshop so please dress in clothes you are comfortable in.
Outline of the day:
- Develop your understanding of autism
- Explore effective communication approaches
- Learn practical strategies to support autistic people
- Understand behavioural support and sensory sensitivities
- Consider how to adapt environments and situations to meet individual needs
- Develop a confident and person-centred approach to practice
The workshop will be delivered in a relaxed, informal and supportive environment, with opportunities to reflect on your own practice and explore practical approaches that can be used in different professional settings.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is aimed at professionals and practitioners with responsibility for providing care and/or support to autistic people. The learning is relevant to practitioners working across health and social care, education and other professional settings.
If you have any questions before the course, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Location
Event location: Portfield School, Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP
