Pathological Demand Avoidance workshop

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) workshop

This workshop will provide:

· An understanding of the characteristics of PDA
· An understanding of behaviours that are associated with PDA
· Some practical strategies to use when working or living with someone with PDA
· A balanced overview of current views of PDA
· A personal perspective of living with PDA 

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Storytelling Workshop

Storytelling Workshop

In this two session practical workshop you will gain skills to write a story to help people with autism understand social situations. Stories can be used to help people with autism try to change their own behaviour. Writing a story often provides insight to the people writing them about the person they are supporting and their own practice.

This course is useful for beginners and those with a lot of experience of writing stories for people with autism. The practice learned at this workshop will enhance your skills, whatever level you are at. The course is split over 2 evening sessions. 

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One day specialist seminars

One day specialist seminars

We run open seminars on key topics in autism. Full training materials are provided.

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Autism from the Inside

Autism from the Inside - Evening sessions

A series of six sessions each lasting two hours, focusing on specific topics commonly arising for people with autism:

Transition and change
Special interests
Self esteem
Sexuality and relationships
Anger management
A personal perspective  

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Autism Awareness Seminars

Autism Awareness seminars

Our Autism Awareness training has been specially adapted to the new requirements under the Autism Act and Statutory Guidance. Held in various locations throughout the region, this sharply focused seminar will help you to understand autism and the impact it can have on an individual. It will also provide you with strategies that can help.

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