Living Well with Autism: individuals and families
- Do you live in the Derbyshire county?
- Are you on the spectrum and looking to enhance your understanding of autism?
- Would benefit from a support network of autistic people?
- Striving to build stronger connections with family members on the autism spectrum?
Our FREE comprehensive 6-week Autism Training Program funded by the Derbyshire Council is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to gain better understanding and make a positive impact on your lives of autistic individuals.
The classes will be held every Thursday from 7 to 8 pm. The next training starts on 4 January 2024.
Please, note that the training cycle starting in November is a face-to-face event, which will be organised on Thursdays at 17:30 pm, Community Room @ Insomnia cafe, Burton Road, Derby.
Why Choose Our Autism Training Program?
1- Expert-informed but lived experience-led Training:
Our program is developed based on input from leading autistic experts in the field of autism in collaboration with autistic people. Both NDSA and DAS contributed their experience and expertise. Gain insights from experts by experience who understand the unique challenges and strengths associated with autism.
2- Comprehensive Curriculum:
Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including neurodiversity, autism theories, communication strategies, sensory sensitivities, meltdowns, and more. If you are a family/support network member, acquire the tools you need to support autistic individuals effectively.
- Neurodiversity, autistic people’s rights, Reasonable Adjustments
- Autism theories, autism understanding, social communication and relationships
- Burnout and self-regulation and thriving tools, resilience
- Strengths – discovering and using them
- Wellbeing, mental health management tools
- Social prescribing, transition planning, support networks
3- Practical Approaches:
We focus on providing practical, hands-on techniques that can be easily implemented in various settings. Learn proven strategies to wellbeing and quality of life.
4- Customized Solutions:
We understand that every individual with autism is unique. Our training program equips you with the flexibility to adapt strategies based on specific needs, allowing you to tailor your approach to maximize success.
Join our Autism Training Program today and make a difference!
Let’s make a positive impact together!
Book on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-autism-training-living-well-with-autism-tickets-675207041437
Multiple dates are available.
Face to face delivery course is available in November 2023.
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