Learning Disability - Autism & Aspergers

On-Line Learning

• The National Autistic Society (www.autism.org.uk)

   

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

To develop an awareness of what Autism & Aspergers Syndrome is.  Too look at some facts and statistics.  To consider these in relation to people who have a learning disability.

Learning Materials

• Asperger Syndrome:  an overview by Christopher Gillberg and Stephen Ehlers

• Different like me:  My book of autism heroes

   

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

To develop an understanding of Aspergers Syndrome.

To develop an awareness of Autism and how society makes it difficult for people to fit in.

Training Event

Title: Introduction to Autism (1 day course)

Dates: 13th March 2012

Target Group: People who work with or care for people with learning disabilities. This event is suitable for people in the above role who work in the independent & voluntary sector.

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

To develop an understanding about Autism & Aspergers Syndrome.

To learn about diagnosis and the triad of impairments.

Understanding the communication of some people with autistic spectrum disorder.

To look at the social model of disability and how we can work in partnership with people to promote inclusion.

Contact

Lead Officer:                                    

Jane Hemsley        

Tel. No: 0116 2211705 (39 1705)

E-Mail: Jane.Hemsley@leicester.gov.uk

Booking and administration:                 

Andy Humpherson  

Tel. No: 0116 2211704 (39 1704)

E-Mail: Andy.Humpherson@leicester.gov.uk