Lothian Autistic Society
Training
LAS provide training in Autism Awareness and Managing Behaviour, where theoretical principles as well as practical approaches to Autism Spectrum Conditions are introduced. Training sessions are interactive and questions and discussions are actively encouraged by the workshop leader.
Autism Awareness
Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome as Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) are explored through reference to the Triad of Impairments and the additional differences (such as sensory sensitivities) that underpin/define this condition. Strategies to help with the specific areas of communication, social interaction and lack of flexibility in thinking and behaviour are also introduced. The aims of this part of the course are:
to provide an understanding of the specific difficulties and differences related to ASC;
to provide an understanding of how the difficulties and differences manifest themselves in terms of behaviours to look out for;
to enable an empathetic approach to working with people on the Autism Spectrum through being able to consider the physical and social environment through the eyes of the individual with an ASC.
Understanding and Managing Behaviour
The concept of ‘challenging behaviour’ is discussed and tools for preventing such are introduced. ‘General’ prevention tools are explored through developing understanding of possible stressors and triggers. ‘Specific’ prevention strategies relating to the specific areas of the Triad and sensory differences are also introduced. Formalised approaches that can be used to develop knowledge of an individual’s triggers are also discussed. The aims of this part of the course are:
to be able to anticipate/predict when ‘challenging’ behaviour may occur;
to provide practical strategies to help with the difficulties described within each area of the Triad of Impairments;
to provide practical strategies to help with additional differences, such as sensory sensitivities.
About the trainer
Justine Blundell is the Training and Development Coordinator at Lothian Autistic Society (LAS). Justine graduated with a First Class (hons.) degree in Psychology from University College London, where she went on to hold the position of Research Fellow within the Psychology Department. Justine began her work in the autism field while at university, initially as a volunteer at Autism London, going on to work as part of the “Propeller Project”, supporting children and adults to take part in a variety of creative projects (from dance and video workshops for children with autism, to creative writing workshops for adults with Asperger’s). Currently Justine provides bespoke training on request and is also providing training and consultancy to the Edinburgh Childcare 4 All project that is a partnership between Lothian Autistic Society and Capability Scotland. Until 2005 Justine also taught the ‘Working with Children and Young People with Autism’ course at West Lothian College.
‘This course was very informative, I feel I have gained very helpful information. The trainer was great, answering any questions.’
‘Justine has great knowledge and enthusiasm and this comes across in her presentation.’
‘Excellent course, all presentation by tutor carried out to an excellent standard. I am more aware of Autism now and would like to know more.’
‘Very useful and interesting. Came with no real knowledge of autism and learned a great deal.’
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