Autistic Spectrum Disorder and sexuality
Who should attend:
Anyone wanting an awareness of issues involved in SRE and autism, and to improve confidence and skills to work more effectively around sexuality with people across the autistic spectrum.
Course benefits:
This course will give delegates an understanding the impact of ASD on developing social and interpersonal skills.exploring techniques for delivery of an effective programme of sex and relationship education (SRE) and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE); to examine further resources and facilities to support students in day to day life
Additional information:
Certificates:
All candidates who participate to the required level will receive a certificate of attendance from Essential Training
Contents:
The impact of the triad of impairments on personal and social development
Practical strategies to help with -
• Communication
• Theory of mind
• Central Coherence
• Application of new information
• Teaching social skills
Using active teaching and learning methods -
• Understanding the consequences of students behaviour
• Helping students to 'decode' their social environment
• Providing a structured approach for personal relationships
Supporting students in personal relationships and social situations -
• 'Do's and Don'ts' of SRE and the Autistic Spectrum
• Establishing a circle of friends
• Creating a haven
• Skills for self management
For more details on this course or any other training please call 01271 830338 or use our contact form to request a call