Challenging behaviour and autism - evidence based assessment and intervention

Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 February 2012

Effectively implemented strategies for behaviour management are essential within schools, residential homes, play schemes and other settings, to create an environment in which individuals can thrive. In this two-day course professionals will learn how to develop highly-individualised behaviour plans based on evidence-based assessment, and how to plan and monitor interventions to ensure success.

Learning objectives:

• Understand what is meant by ‘challenging behaviour'
• Explore why children and young people with autism may exhibit challenging behaviour
• Introduce the concept of function-based assessment and function-based intervention
• Explore evidence based assessment and intervention for challenging behaviour

Times:

This two-day course runs from 10am until 4pm each day, with coffee and registration at 9.30am.

Location:

The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, Woodside Avenue, London, N10 3JA. See How to find us for full directions and a map.

Course fees:

• Professionals: £280 (£220 if booked by 17 January 2012)

How to book:

Please download and complete the booking form and return it to the Training Team, at the address provided in the form. Or you can email it to training@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

Further information:

For further information, or if you have any queries about the course, please contact the Training Team on 020 8815 5148 or email training@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk