Learning objectives

All participants will be able to:

• Identify the four key areas of difference that need to be taken into account when working with children with autism.
• Know the importance of understanding the individual child with autism and their profile of strength and weaknesses.
• Identify the key areas to help children with autism build positive relationships with staff and their peers.
• Know that many children with autism can be unusually sensitive to everyday sights, sounds, touch, tastes and smells which affects their learning and emotional state.

Target audience

For raising awareness of staff in all early years’ settings, whether or not they work directly with children with autism.

Cost

Free to Bradford Council Employees and practitioners working within the district

Date and Venue:

14 October 2015 @ Fairfax Learning and Development Centre, Flockton Road, East Bowling, Bradford, BD4 7RY - 10.00am - 11.30am

To book places

Please complete the booking form on the link below.

Link to the Workforce Development Booking Form