Autism and the Promotion of Positive Behaviour

***Live attendance at the full day of this training is required inorder to recieve a certificate.  It will not be recorded***

Autistic students can experience elevated levels of anxiety and stress often resulting in distressed and inappropriate behaviours. Responding effectively to behaviour remains a concern for professionals working within education. Early intervention and planning are important to ensure that students have an array of proactive strategies to defuse rather than escalate a demanding situation. This session will examine how autism can influence the behaviour of students and challenge the term, “Challenging Behaviour”.

Expected Outcomes Participants will:

• Understand reasons for what we see as inappropriate behaviour

• Learn practical strategies for recognising early warning signs and making positive interventions

• Recognise the “Rumbling, Raging and Recovery” aspects of behaviour

• Understand the behaviour and anxiety bank account

Course Overview

• Clarity of information, including expectations and procedures

• Consistency: A healthy, strong home school partnership is vital.

• Common sense: Remembering that sometimes the most effective is also the most straightforward and easiest.

• Continuation: Keeping the teaching and the positive supports in place to continue to help the child to develop effective life skills