Just Behaviour? Course

A course aimed at parents/carers of children who have just been diagnosed/going through the diagnosis process/ or suspect their children of having Autism Spectrum Disorders and experiencing difficulties with managing behaviour. This course is held in person at our venue in Dereham.

Course Content

Week 1- Understanding Autism and Behaviour
-The Triad and Dyad of Impairment
-The Umbrella and Anger Mountain
-The Brain and Behaviour
-Emotional Regulation
-ABC Charts

Week 2- Understanding the different types of strategies
-Proactive and Reactive Strategies
-Low Arousal Approach
-Proactive Strategies
-Reactive Strategies
-Effective Strategy Planning

Week 3 – Specific Strategies and Their Uses
-Visuals and Routines
-Sensory Therapy and Integration
-Improving communication
-Therapies

Week 4 – Managing a Meltdown
-The SCARED Approach
-Managing the Aftermath
-Consequences
-The Restorative Approach

The course will also include a downloadable information booklet. We can print these at an additional cost, please select the Printed Information Booklet option when booking your ticket

You may also like the following events from ASD Helping Hands:

• Next Monday, 25th August, 01:30 pm, Parent and Carer SEND Cafe in Dereham
• Next Saturday, 30th August, 10:00 am, Dereham Family Support group in Dereham
• Next month, 3rd September, 06:00 pm, Dereham Teen Social Group in Dereham

Also check out other Workshops in Dereham.