Course: Autism and Asperger`s Awareness including The Oliver McGowan Training

Autism can be defined as a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people and the world around them. As a Neurodevelopmental disorder, autism is not curable, but there are lots of ways in which you can help an autistic person and their family.

While it is a condition that covers a wide spectrum of differences, sometimes including a learning disability or epilepsy, autism will affect each person in very different ways. Part of your role is to be flexible and adaptable given the range of symptoms of autism; you'll then be in a position to offer individualised care based on the assessment of needs.

This course includes:-

• Section 1
  • The Oliver Mcgowan Training
  • Pathological Demand Avoidance
  • Associated Learning Disabilities
• Section 2
  • Asperger's Syndrome Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Summary of the Triad of impairment
  • The TEACHH Approach (Treatment and Education fo Autisic and related Communication handicapped Children)
  • The SPELL Intervention
    • Structure
    • Positive (approaches and expectations)
    • Empathy
    • Links

This course was updated in 2024.