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