Accredited ASC & PDA Training Programmes
Our training is offered at Level 2 (Basic) and Level 3 (Advanced) and is suitable for anyone who works with learners with autism. The training is accredited by OCNLR ( Open College Network - London Region) and can be run in-house or at our regular training events which are held around the country. The cost includes all training materials, registration fees and certfication.
The Level 2 and Level 3 Programmes are worth 3 credits. When completed they provide the learner with a thorough understanding of the needs of learners with Autistic Spectrum conditions. The Level 3 programme is a more indepth programme and requires aproximately 8 hours of pre and post course work to obtain the qualification.
Cost per person for in-house training starts at £135.00 per person. ( min. 12 people)
The Level 2 (Basic) Programme comprises of the following Learning Outcomes:
LO1 - Understand what autistic spectrum conditions are and how they impact on individuals and their behaviour.
LO2 - Know how autism affects individuals.
LO3 - Know how to identify and remove the barriers to learning that autism can cause.
LO4 - Know how to support an autistic learner’s behaviour in a supportive way when it challenges.
The Level 3 Advanced Programme comprises of the following Learning Outcomes:
LO1 - Understand what autism is.
LO2 - Know how autism affects individuals.
LO3 - Know how to remove the barriers to learning that autism can cause.
LO4 - Know how to support an autistic learner’s behaviour in a supportive way when it challenges.
LO5 – Know how to support autistic learners with transitions.
Level 2 Accredited Training - Supporting Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with Pathological Demand Avoidance comprises the following Learning Outcomes:
LO1 - Understand the meaning of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
LO2 - Understand the impact PDA has on a child, teenager or young adult and how they might be supported.
LO3 - Understand the most effective ways to support children, teenagers and young adults with PDA when their behaviour becomes challenging.
LO4 - Understand the effects that PDA has on learning and how to reduce the impact of this.
Level 3 Accredited Training - Supporting Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with Pathological Demand Avoidance comprises the following Learning Outcomes:
LO1 - Understand the meaning of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
LO2 - Understand the impact PDA has on a child, teenager or young adult..
LO3 - Understand the most effective ways to support children, teenagers and young adults with PDA when their behaviour becomes challenging for those supporting them.
LO4 - Understand how to reduce the impact that PDA has on learning.
LO5 - Know how to support individuals with PDA with transitions.