Date & Time
Thursday 24th October, 2024
09:25 AM - 15:45 PM
Venue
Online
CPD Certified
Availability
3 Spaces Left
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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