ASPECT

Training for all who work with or care for those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
and/or learning difficulties( LDs)

In-house and INSET training is tailored to meet your requirements.

Who does ASPECT provide training for?

• teaching and support staff
• health workers
• child and adolescent mental health services
• adult mental health services
• social workers
• day and residential care workers
• youth offending teams

Where?

• Certificated day seminars and workshops for continuing professional development. These take place at a central London venue (run annually, see Upcoming Events for details)
• We come to you for in-house training
• We come to you for INSET days

Essential training areas include:

• What is autism?
• Understanding and working with ASD
• Understanding and working with LDs
• ASD, LDs and mental health issues
• Puberty, sexuality and relationships
• Behaviour and emotion management
• Classroom support
• Social skills
• Transition
• Co-morbidity (associated disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, fears and phobias, depression, epilepsy, etc)

ASPECT also offers consultancy to help you and your staff in successfully supporting those with ASD and/or LDs.