Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction and course structure

    • Course outline

    • Your expectations of this course
  • 2

    Module 1: Autism and difficult behaviour

    • Introduction: Autism and difficult behaviour

    • A. Defining ‘difficult behaviour’

    • B. Behaviour – problem or not? When is behaviour a problem?

    • C. What ‘causes’ difficult behaviour?
  • 3

    Module 2: Communication and difficult behaviour

    • Introduction: Communication and difficult behaviour

    • A. Language needs

    • Communication Charts for Difficult Behaviour and Autism

    • B. Using visual supports

    • C. Teaching non-verbal communication skills
  • 4

    Module 3: Environment and difficult behaviour

    • Introduction: Environment and difficult behaviour

    • A. Why is environment so important for students on the spectrum?

    • B. Low arousal learning environments

    • C. Using sensory spaces

    • D. Self-regulation skills
  • 5

    Module 4: Support

    • Introduction: Support

    • A. Consistency

    • B. Support ‘style’

    • Downloads

    • C. Effective approaches/techniques
  • 6

    Module 5: Planning

    • Introduction: Planning

    • A. Need for Structure

    • B: Motivation and Special Interests

    • C. Calming activities and ‘Stims’

    • D. Positive Programmes

  • 7

    Quiz

    • Quiz
  • 8

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion

    • Evaluation form