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Effectively Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Autism

Date & Time


Thursday 24th October, 2024
09:25 AM - 15:45 PM

Venue


Online

CPD Certified

Availability


3 Spaces Left


About

The UK has experienced a surge in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses, with some estimates suggesting that the number of diagnoses has increased by over 100% in the past decade, leading to concerns about the potential for misdiagnosis and the need for improved diagnostic tools and training for professionals working with autistic individuals. The NHS Long Term Plan identifies autism as a priority area and local authorities, schools, healthcare and other key services must be committed to providing better diagnostic support and intervention to autistic individuals.

This event gives you a better understanding of autism and what adjustments can be made to improve service delivery and better manage diagnosis and support. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the autism spectrum and gain methods for effectively, promptly and correctly diagnosing individuals. By the end of the event participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide safe, compassionate and informed care to autistic people and people with a learning disability. The event provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess and manage mental health issues in individuals with ASD.

Leave the day with an action plan which outlines next steps for taking a proactive approach to diagnosis and service delivery.

Learning Objectives 

  • Understand key legislation and policies affecting autistic individuals

  • Learn about the definitions, diagnostic criteria and common challenges faced by autistic people

  • Gain effective strategies for improving service delivery and ensuring person-centred approaches

  • Apply knowledge of autistic characteristics and challenges to develop effective strategies for supporting individuals with autism

  • Develop skills to identify autism in women and girls and address their specific needs and challenges


Lead Trainer

David Pearson
Leadership, Change and Inclusion Expert, Leadership Insight


Agenda

9:25 am

Logging On and Accessing the Online Platform


9:30 am

Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives


9:45 am

Understanding Autism and the Key Legislation

 
  • Understand the key elements of the National Strategy for Autistic Children, Young People and Adults: 2021 to 2026.

  • Explore the implications of the Equality Act 2010 for autistic people and how it supports their rights and access to service

  • Outline the key factors causing increasing autism diagnosis and the implications of this on services


10:30 am

Effectively Diagnosing Autism  

 
  • Outline how autism has come to be defined and diagnosed

  • Understand the importance of prompt diagnosis and how to avoid misdiagnosis

  • Explore how to effectively utilise the diagnostic criteria for Autism

  • Learn how to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for ASD

  • Identify the common characteristics autistic person may display

  • Understand the spectrum of Autism symptoms


11:15 am

Break


11:30 am

Improving Services for Autistic people

 
  • Learn how to foster a person-centred and family-centred approach to intervention and care

  • Explore how to embed a trauma informed approach to autism care

  • Learn how to promote engagement in activities, flexibility, independence and self-efficacy

  • Understand how to effectively communicate with individuals and tailor engagement strategies

  • Ensure individuals care and treatment meets their needs and reflects their preferences


12:15pm

 

Understanding Autism and Mental Health Experiences

  • Understand differences in how stress and anxiety are experienced by autistic people

  • Identify factors that can impact on the stress and anxiety experienced by autistic people

  • Gain methods for supporting mental health in ASD

  • Recognise how to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety on autistic people

  • Gain effective strategies for deescalating situations


1:00 pm

Lunch


2:00 pm

Supporting Women and Girls with Autism

 
  • Understand how autistic characteristics in women and girls may differ from those of other autistic people

  • Learn how to effectively identify autism in women and girls

  • Address the common misconceptions of women and girls with autism and identify these as reasons for misdiagnosis

  • Gain practical tools for empowering and supporting women and girls with autism

  • Explore strategies for fostering acceptance and inclusion in schools, workplaces and communities

Naomi Glover - Director at Neuro-Informed and Co-founder of the Applied Neuroscience Association - CONFIRMED


2:45 pm

Workshop: Proactively Supporting Individuals with Autism

 
  • Outline how to appropriately diagnose autism and avoid misdiagnosis

  • Discuss the importance of collaboration with other professionals and family members

  • Take a proactive approach to identifying symptoms of ASD and implementing tailored strategies


3:45pm

Final Q&A Session

 

Pricing

Health & Voluntary Sector

£245 + VAT

Private Sector

£445 + VAT

Public Sector

£345 + VAT

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