Understanding ADHD & Autism

Overview

1 day course to understand all about ADHD and Autism

Who is Understanding ADHD & Autism aimed at?

all those who work with people with ADHD and 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.