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  • Scottish Autism - Understanding and Supporting Communication

    Created: 14/04/2021, Updated: 15/04/2021
    News/Events Category: Training and Learning


    When: , Monday 24 May 2021
    Where: This is an online event
    This event is being organised by Scottish Autism
    Costs
    Places for voluntary sector delegates (staff, committee members or volunteers) £60.00 per person
    Places for non-voluntary sector delegates are £60.00 per person


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    About this course - Understanding and Supporting Communication 

    Getting an individual’s communication profile right is crucial in facilitating day-to-day interaction, enabling individuals to articulate their needs and aspirations. This course will explore how to can support individuals, articulate their needs and express their voice and choice.

    Course objectives are:

    • To explore what communication is; the different types of communication and why communication is important
    • To understand the complexities associated to communication for autistic people
    • To explore how communication can be supported in practice

    Each course requires around 6 hours to complete, delivered via an online learning platform and includes: 

    • 3 x 30 minute self-directed learning sessions via recorded presentations
    • 3 x 30 minute reflective learning activities
    • 3 virtual classroom discussion sessions delivered live


    Who is this training course for? 

    Scottish Autism has a series of online training courses available. They are aimed at practitioners, professionals, and those that work with or alongside autistic people in a variety of settings including support services, educational establishments and workplaces.

    Training takes participants through a learning pathway to increase their awareness and understanding of autism, exploring the most recent theoretical and practice based thinking on autism. While considering approaches that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of autistic people.


    How to apply?

    Next dates for Autism Understanding and Awareness: Monday 24 May 2021 - Friday 11 June 2021.

    Book your place now.

    All courses cost £60 per person per course. For a demonstration and to learn more about our online courses please e-mail [email protected].

    More information and related courses.


    Other courses:

    Scottish Autism - Sensory Processing 26/04/2021

    Scottish Autism - Sensory Processing 24/05/2021

    Scottish Autism - Understanding Autism as a Developmental Difference 26/04/2021

    Scottish Autism - Understanding Autism as a Developmental Difference 24/05/2021

    Scottish Autism - Autism Understanding and Awareness 26/04/2021

    Scottish Autism - Autism Understanding and Awareness 24/05/2021

    Scottish Autism - Understanding and Supporting Communication 26/04/2021

    Scottish Autism - Understanding and Supporting Communication 24/05/2021

    Scottish Autism - Stress, Coping and Wellbeing 24/05/2021


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