Autism and our Young People/Rangatahi (10+ Years)
Course Details
Duration: 90 minutes
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Cost: $56.52 + GST (Total $65.00) per person
Format: Online Training (can’t make the live online training, don’t worry you can register to view our recording – fit it into your busy life, at your own pace, in your own space)
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Join us for this essential course to ensure you are equipped to support our Autistic pre-teens and teens effectively.
About This Course
Understanding Autism in teens, including pre-teens, is a key element of our comprehensive course empowering educators, caregivers, and professionals working with adolescents diagnosed and undiagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This course is thoughtfully structured to explore critical aspects of understanding and effectively supporting pre-teens and teens with Autism.
Participants will interact with the latest research and evidence-based practices to ensure their knowledge aligns with recent developments in Autism approaches.
Key Takeaways
Module 1: Understanding Autism in Pre-Teens and Teens
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Define autism, its characteristics, and its impact on adolescent development.
- Recognise communication and sensory difficulties in autistic pre-teens and teens.
- Understand social challenges associated with autistic pre-teens and teens.
- Address issues related to friendships, bullying, and fitting in.
- Prepare for puberty and beyond in the context of autism.
- Identify triggers, stressors, and signs of distress (‘icebergs’).
- Implement strengths-based strategies to support adolescents with anxiety and meltdowns.
- Foster well-being, growth, and resilience in autistic pre-teens and teens.
This certificate is right for you if….
You work directly or indirectly with Autistic adolescents, whether in a professional, caregiver, or volunteer capacity. People who have found this course particularly beneficial include educators, school leaders, teachers, learning support staff, OSCAR staff, recreation staff, childcare support staff, youth workers, healthcare professionals, social services staff, and parents/caregivers.
Upcoming Course Dates - Book Now
Join us for this essential course to ensure you are equipped to support our Autistic pre-teens and teens effectively.
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