Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Disabilities

Full Description

Our understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and learning disabilities course is ideal for anybody working with clients with ASD and/or a learning disability, who require general awareness of the support they may need.

Our training is designed and delivered by experts in the field and together we have extensive understanding and experience in autism and learning disabilities.

This half-day course incorporates theory and group discussions/exercises. As well as real life examples from our experienced trainers to further facilitate learning.

Learning Aims and Objectives of our ASD/LD Training

• What ASD is
• The history of ASD
• Diagnosis
• Common signs in early childhood
• Stereotypes and challenges facing those with ASD
• How best to support and enable those with ASD/LD
• The Learning disabilities and accessible information standard
• Sensory challenges and how to overcome these
• Communication difficulties and strategies to overcome these

Delegates with learn how best to support both people with ASD/LD and their families, as we explore both the challenges that these people can face as well as the impact this can have on their families and care/healthcare staff. Person centred care is at the heart of everything we do here at Inspire training group and we take a holistic person-centred approach, recognising both the individual and their support circle.

This course explores reasonable adjustments to ensure they can participate in the support/services on offer and supporting them to access universal services, such as employment, housing leisure and education. Problems they may encounter and methods for you to help support these people facing these problems in the most pragmatic and person-centred way.

All our training is delivered in line with current legislation and frameworks such as the 2021, Skills for care funded by the department of health and social care, The autism act (2009), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Health and Care Act (2022) and many more. The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a requirement that regulated CQC registered service providers must ensure their staff receive training on learning disability and autism that is appropriate to their role.

All our training is delivered in an approachable yet professional manner for the best experience possible, allowing you to learn comfortably and with confidence. We can offer a full consultation on which training would be required and beneficial for yourself and your team.

Please contact us for further information.