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Understanding autism and positive behavior support

This course is available:

  • for Cerebral Palsy Alliance employees only.
  • on the scheduled dates below or please enquire.

Why choose this course?

This course is recommended for any worker who would like to learn more about autism and positive behavior support to assist them in their role

What content does the program cover?

Many individuals on the autism spectrum engage in behaviours that challenge. A major part of working with people on the autism spectrum includes identifying and implementing strategies to support positive behaviour.

This course will introduce participants to the Autism Spectrum and positive behavior support in a way that allows them to develop strategies for their own day to day work.

The learning content covers the following:

  • The relationship between autism and challenging behaviour.
  • Positive behaviour support.
  • General and specific strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum.
  • Creating an autism friendly environment to minimise behaviours of concern through developing relationships, providing choice and improving quality of life.
  • Developing and implementing a positive behaviour support plan, including functional behaviour assessment.
  • Developing and implementing a response or crisis support plan for behaviours that result in harm to self or others.

The training is practical, interactive and fun and aims to help staff develop client-specific positive behavior support that can be implemented in real life.

Course completion requires:

The assessment for this learning activity is contained within group activities and discussions during the session.

What is the cost?

There is no cost for this course.

How long is the course?

Duration: Full day

Time: Please see scheduled times or enquire below

Please BYO lunch

Where can I get more information?

Contact:  Training Alliance team
Email:      training@cerebralpalsy.org.au
Phone:     +61 2 9975 8715

Cancellation conditions apply

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Course Dates

Please select your course date.

Start DateLocationCost
Wed 21 Jun 2023 at 9:30AM 1 class Ryde Register