This activity has been accredited by The CPD Standards office and equates to 1 hours of CPD.
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Learning Disability & Autism in Education
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With autistic students and those with learning disabilities at higher risk of mental health challenges, early intervention and tailored support is vital. This course equips school staff with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support students with learning disabilities and autism.
It explores the characteristics, challenges, and strengths of these students, offering practical strategies to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and SENCOs, this training covers inclusive teaching practices, such as adapting classroom approaches, implementing personalised learning plans, and collaborating with families and external agencies.
By the end of this course, participants will be better equipped to identify and accommodate the needs of these students, fostering a positive and supportive school experience.
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- Common Definitions
- Learning Disabilities Vs Learning Difficulties
- Types and Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
- Causes and Diagnosis
- Barriers and Health Inequalities
- Positive Behavioural Support
- Understanding Autism
- Autism Causes, Links and Common Difficulties
- Spectrum and Triad of Autism Sensory Overload
- Communication
- Masking
- Meltdowns and Behaviours
- Social Interaction
- Routines and Rigidity
- Legislation Overview
- Understanding Distress
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Understanding Challenging Behaviour
- Terminology and Effective Communication
- School Support Plans
- Inclusion and accessibility
- Supporting Staff and Teachers
- Define key terms and distinguish between learning disabilities and learning difficulties.
- Identify types, characteristics, causes, and diagnostic processes of learning disabilities and autism.
- Recognise barriers, health inequalities, and challenges to inclusion in education and care.
- Apply Positive Behavioural Support strategies to prevent and manage challenging behaviours.
- Describe the autism spectrum, triad of impairments, sensory overload, and masking, and explain their impact on daily life.
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques tailored to individuals with learning disabilities or autism.
- Analyse triggers for meltdowns, distress, and challenging behaviours, and implement appropriate support strategies.
- Promote social interaction, routines, flexibility, inclusion, and accessibility within educational and care settings.
- Understand relevant legislation, school support plans, and policies to safeguard rights and ensure compliance.
- Support staff and teachers by applying strategies that enhance wellbeing, teamwork, and effective practice.
- Evaluate mental health and wellbeing needs and integrate appropriate interventions or referrals.
This activity has been accredited by The CPD Standards office and equates to 1 hours of CPD.
How our Customers rate us:
Very informative , easy to understand , you can recommend to someone interested in learning caregiving.
Im glad I did this course. It gave me more confidence in discharging my duties because I learnt more new things. I truly have value for my money
Once my boss had paid for the courses I had to access it by logging in and setting up a password.i found a couple of the course very long and hard to keep focused before the questions.but overall it was very straight forward and well set out.
It was very interesting to me and also very impactful, I learnt a lot which has helped me in pursuing my career. I put to practice all that I learnt from the course, I will comfortably recommend it to others. Thank you. David.
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