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Just Diagnosed?
Event Date:
14/06/2024
Event Time:
11:00 am
Event Location:
ASD Helping hands
A 4-week course for the parents and carers whose children are suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorders or have just been diagnosed with ASD.
This course is held in person at our venue in Dereham.
Course contents
Week 1– Looking at and understanding the Triad of Impairment
- Triad of Impairment
- The Autism Spectrum
- Co-morbid conditions and mental health
Week 2– The Anger Mountain and Managing Behaviour
- The Anger Mountain
- The Brain
- How to support behaviour
- Understanding how parenting can affect behaviour
- ABC charts
Week 3 -The Sensory World of ASD
- The eight senses
- Hypersensitivity vs hyposensitivity
- Arousal states
- Supporting sensory difficulties
Week 4– Visual Aids and Communication
- Difficulties with communication
- Using visual aids to help communication
The course will also include a downloadable information booklet. We can provide these printed at an additional cost.