Just Behaviour? 4th November 2021
A course aimed at parents/carers of children who have just been diagnosed/going through the diagnosis process/ or suspect their children of having Autism Spectrum Disorders and experiencing difficulties with managing behaviour
5 week Online Course delivered Via Zoom
Course Content
- Week 1- Understanding Autism and Behaviour
-The Triad and Dyad of Impairment
-The Umbrella and Anger Mountain
-The Brain and Behaviour
-Emotional Regulation
-ABC Charts
- Week 2 – Preparing yourself
–Our role in managing behaviour
-Dealing with Judgement from others
-Time for ourselves
-Self-esteem and Confidence
-Parental Support
- Week 3- Understanding the different types of strategies
-Proactive and Reactive Strategies
-Low Arousal Approach
-Proactive Strategies
-Reactive Strategies
-Effective Strategy Planning
- Week 4- Managing a Meltdown
–The SCARED Approach
–Managing the Aftermath
–Consequences
–The Restorative Approach
–Dealing with Anger
- Week 5- Specific Strategies and Their Uses
–Visuals and Routines
–Sensory Therapy and Integration
-Improving communication
-Therapies
-Siblings -Improving for the future