Autism Awareness Training
Social Work Services
Learning and Development
117 Brook Street
Glasgow, G40 3AP
Email: [email protected]
Target Audience:
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Professionals working in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Parents/Family Carers and individuals who wish to gain an understanding of
ASD and its impact.
This is an entry-level training course that informs about ASD as a condition, encourages
staff to develop strategies for good autism practice and shapes their own practice including
thinking about future training opportunities.
This course is aimed at those professionals with little or no knowledge of ASD as well as
those who require a refresher and who seriously want to make a difference in the lives of
individuals with ASD.
Cost: £40 per head (unless exemption – see booking form).
In order to keep costs down lunch will not be provided – you can if you wish bring
along a packed-lunch.
Dates:
Monday 6th October 2014
Monday 13th October 2014
Monday 20th October 2014
Monday 3rd November 2014
Monday 10th November 2014
Monday 17th November 2014
Monday 24th November 2014
Duration:
09.30am (prompt) – 3.45pm
How to book:
Complete attached booking form
Monday 1st December 2014
Monday 8th December 2014
The Autism Resource Centre work in Partnership with:
Autism Awareness Training Booking Form
Name of Attendee:
Job Title:
Address & Telephone number of Base/if self-funding – Home Address:
(must be authorised by Budget Holder)
Date of course:
Email address (this must be included)
Exemption from Charges
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Employees of Glasgow City Council when attendance at training is job related
Employees of Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board, but working within Glasgow City Council
boundary, when attendance at training is job related
Individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and who live within Glasgow City
Parent/family member of an individual who is on the spectrum and the individual lives in Glasgow
City
I have read the exemption list and I am/am not exempt from training charges
(delete as
applicable)
If self-funding please tick box
Invoicing details (this information is mandatory- if not exempt)
Name of Organisation Head Office:
Address of Organisation:
Head Office Telephone Number:
Purchase Order No (if applicable):
For Attention of (Name & Designation):
Does attendee(s) have any special requirements, which we should know of?
Cancellations and substitutions: Cancellations received within 48 hours of the training event will not
be subject to a charge. Cancellations after this time will be sent an invoice for the full amount. Any
cancellations must be in writing – by email to [email protected] Substitutes may be made
at any time please inform by email or telephone prior to event.
ALL BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE DONE VIA E-MAIL IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THIS
INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE SPACE ABOVE. FAILURE TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION
MAY RESULT IN PLACES NOT BEING BOOKED.
Map to Social Work Services
Learning and Development
117 Brook Street
Glasgow
G40 3AP
By Bus:
There are numerous bus stops on Argyle Street within the City Centre.
Numbers 16, 18 and 263 will take you to Bridgeton Cross from where Brook
Street is a short walk away.
Number 43 (Craigend) and 64 (Carmyle) will both take you to the BP Garage
where from there you will see the Crowngate Business Centre. The Social
Work Department is situated within this building.
By Train:
From Glasgow Central Station (low level) the Motherwell or Coatbridge train
will take you to Bridgeton Train Station.
Limited parking is available at Brook Street.
One Day Autism Awareness Training
Programme
09.30 am
Registration, Welcome & Introductions
09.50 am
Introduction to Autism
11.00 am
Break
11.15 am
Understanding ASD
12.30 pm
Lunch
1.15 pm
Psychological Theories
Sensory Sensitivity
2.45 pm
Break
2.50 pm
Communication Stressors
Stress (our own and individuals whom
we support)
Practical strategies to help promote
positive interactions with individuals
with ASD
3.45 pm
Close
If you have any queries on the course, which will be held at the Learning and
Development, 117 Brook Street, Glasgow.
Please contact:
Laura Hutchinson, Admin Asst, Autism Resource Centre, Suite 4,
279 Abercromby Street, Glasgow, G40 2DD
Telephone Number:
0141 276 7182