Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum condition
Watch ‘Autism- training for learning support staff’ produced by ASD info Wales
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- ‘About autism’ on the National Autistic Society website
- ‘Other conditions that affect autistic people’ on the NHS website
- ‘Supporting people living with autism spectrum disorder and mental health problems’ by Mind
- ‘Managing stress and anxiety: Supporting people with autism’ by Autism West Midlands
- ‘Other ways of speaking’ by The Communication Trust
- ‘Positive paths to positive behaviour’ by Options Autism
- ‘Emotional and social skills development in people with autism - Bottom up and top down approach’ by Options Autism
- ‘Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and total communication’ by Options Autism
- ‘Giving adults with autism and their families the best care and support’ by the Department for Health
- ‘Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management’ by NICE
- ‘Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management’ by NICE
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- Click to access the website of Living Autism. Follow the links of this site to find out more about autism diagnosis, how to support someone with autism, where help is available and good practice.
- Click to learn more an alternative/augmentative communication system called PECS.
- Click to learn about an app for children with autism called GRACE.
- Click to read ‘COVID-19 guide for care staff supporting adults with learning disabilities or autistic adults’ on the SCIE website.
- Click to find some great help sheets by Options Autism
- Click to read ‘Best practice Autism guide for professionals’ by Living Autism.
- Take a look at Makaton as a non-verbal means of communication. Do not forget, the individual should make some attempt to make some sort of vocal response at the same time as signing or using the visual aids.
- Extended Learning
- Think And Challenge
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