Description

The workshop series consists of:

Workshop 1 – Autism Awareness – A Brief Overview

Topics covered:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder – the medical model & biopsychosocial model
• Asperger’s Syndrome – the medical model & an Aspie perspective
• Pathological Demand Avoidance
• Neurodiversity
• Stimming
• Diagnosis & Early Intervention

Workshop 2 – Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder

Topics covered:

• SPD & the Medical Model
• SPD & The environment
• Our senses and emotions
• Sensory Overload
• Strategies for sensory overload avoidance & management

Workshop 3 – Visual Strategies, Interventions and Supports

Topics covered:

• Interventions – pro’s & cons
• Supports – what is your role?
• Visuals – what are they and how do we use them?

Workshop 4 – Challenging Perspectives on Behaviour, Self-Care and Self-Reflective Practice

Topics Covered:

• Behaviour, inappropriate & challenging
• Perceptions on behaviour
• Our values & belief system
• Behaviour Theory
• Self-Care
• Self-Reflective Practice

Workshop 5 – Identifying and Managing Problematic Behaviour & Crisis Situations

Topics Covered:

• Identifying Problematic Behaviour
• Identifying the cause and purpose behind the behaviour
• Preparing a Behaviour Support Plan
• Scenarios
• What to do when crisis occurs
• After crisis