Understanding Autism

We can improve the way we support Autistic individuals simply by accepting and embracing the neurodiversity paradigm. This belief system gives recognition to the concept of there being more than one type of natural human brain and, as a consequence of these neuro differences, also diversity in the way that humans interact with the world around them.

Autistic people have brains and bodies which think, perceive and experience the world in a non-typical way. By learning more about the Autistic way of being you can develop an understanding which will be foundational in meaningfully supporting the Autistic individuals you work with (and beyond).

This course is intended to support and inform those working with or caring for Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent individuals

• Public Sector. Frontline customer facing service personnel in facilities which will regularly host or encounter those with learning disabilities e.g. museums and other leisure facilities.
• Support Staff. People who support individuals with learning disabilities. These courses can help support staff learn about the needs of people with learning disabilities and how to work with and assist them.
• 3^rd Sector: Volunteers who work with people with learning disabilities. These courses can help volunteers learn about the needs of people with learning disabilities and how to best support them.

This one-day training event will involve two interactive sessions designed to inform and enlighten in a strength based way

Start Date : to be confirmed

Delivery: Face-to-Face

Time: 9am-4pm

Campus: Paisley

Price: £110 per person

CLOSED AT PRESENT

For further information on this course contact corporate@wcs.ac.uk or call 0141 581 2121 .