Understanding ADHD & Autism

Overview

This one day course will enable participants to increase their understanding of autism and ADHD and explore ideas and strategies to enable children and young people to fulfil their potential.

Who is Understanding ADHD & Autism aimed at?

All those who work with children and young people who have ADHD and / or autism

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:-

• Describe what is meant by the term neurodiversity.
• Discuss what is now known about autism and ADHD, including prevalence, differing profiles, diagnostic criteria and presentation.
• Explore the potential differences in social communication and interaction experienced by autistic children.
• Describe why some autistic children may be repetitive in their words and actions and may find it hard to consider hypothetical and abstract concepts.
• Understand the process of sensory integration including the difference between hyper and hypo sensitivity
• Understand strategies to help minimise anxiety.
• Become familiar with the strategies to facilitate concentration and focus.
• Understand impulsiveness and how best to help children manage this.  
• Explore the importance and role of empathy and positive regard when working with neurodiverse children.