The National Autistic Society is offering a new series of training courses for professionals who work with pupils with autism aged five to 16. The training has been developed by the Autism Education Trust (AET).
We are the training 'hub' for this programme in south east England. This map will show the areas covered by the hub.
The training programme includes a series of courses. Courses can be run in-house at your school or we hold open access training events at various venues across the south-east region. In-house training is a great option if you have a number of people who wish to attend the training, saving you time and money.
Autism and intimate relationships
15 September 2016 – Edinburgh
Dr Peter Vermeulen, who has published more than 15 books and several articles on autism, will explore the challenges people on the autism spectrum face when building relationships, and outline principles for helping to understand and build relationships. This session will be relevant for those working with teenagers and adults on the autism spectrum.
Autism and gender dysphoria
22 September 2016 – Birmingham
During this Masterclass, Dr Wenn Lawson will explore autism and gender dysphoria, referencing both academic knowledge and understanding, along with his own personal story and anecdotal accounts.
Autism and alcohol
7 October 2016 – London
Sarah Hendrickx and Matthew Tinsley will look at autism and alcohol addiction; an area that hasn’t received enough academic interest yet, and as a result, leads to a lot of misunderstanding. The session will focus on understanding the reasons why alcohol can easily become a difficulty for people on the autism spectrum and what are the ways forward in terms of support.
Catatonia in Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 November 2016 - London
Dr Amitta Shah, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, will look at early identification, diagnosis and clinical management strategies of catatonia states and catatonia-like breakdown in autistic people.
How I adapt the diagnostic process for women and girls with Tony Attwood
11 January 2017 – London
Tony Attwood will lead our course on adapting the diagnostic process when diagnosing women and girls. If you're involved in diagnosis, needs assessment or a multidisciplinary team, you can benefit from Tony's expert insights.