Informal Family Carers ASD Programme

Course Outline

This is a course of physical intervention training aimed at the family members of a person who has ASD (autistic spectrum disorder), both moderate and severe.  It is designed specifically for the people who are significant in that person’s life.
To get the most out of the training we advise you to come as a pair e.g. this could include one or both parents, grandparents, sibling etc. 
It is an opportunity to attend certified training and learn new skills in a supportive environment
It is a course of 6 sessions offering a non-aversive approach to managing challenging behaviour, and it is very important that you attend every session.

NB:  Future Dates, times and Venue will be added when confirmed.

Session 1 – Defining challenging behaviour and why it occurs
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Speaker: Lee Burden & Bernie Moylan

Session 2 – Low arousal techniques
Date:
Speaker: Lee Burden & Bernie Moylan

Session 3 – The importance of pre-empting situations
Date:
Speaker: Lee Burden & Bernie Moylan

Session 4 – Avoiding known triggers
Date:
Speaker: Lee Burden & Bernie Moylan

Session 5 – The importance of debriefing after an incident
Date: 
Speaker: Lee Burden & Bernie Moylan

Session 6 – Participation into the use of physical techniques e.g. being able to get out of grabs/hair pulls.  It also emphasises the importance of only using physical intervention as a last resort.
Date:
Speaker: Lee Burden & Bernie Moylan

Note: Modules may not follow this specific schedule and are generally overlapping.

If you require further information please contact Ben Foley on 0121 627 8688 or email ben.foley@sbpct.nhs.uk