We hope to have as much information on training as possible on this page. If you know of training in this region, please let Pam know and she'll put it up on this website.

How to write Social Stories for people on the Autism Spectrum:
Introduction to the Autism Spectrum
OCN - Level 2 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders Course
OCN Level 3 Understanding & Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Challenging Behaviours and the Autism Spectrum: (Promoting Positive behaviours)
Paradigm and Housing Options Nationwide Workshops in 2011 and 2012
Autism - Acredited Training Available
A Proactive Approach to Conflict: A Better Way to Handle Challenging and Complex Behaviours
ESPA training and development services
ESPA Training and Development now have their own dedicated website where you’ll find information and details on all their upcoming courses.
There are still places on the following courses:

· Managing Behaviour in Autism – 25.1.12
· Autism, Sexuality and Relationships – 8.2.12
All courses are only £95 each which includes lunch, refreshments and all course materials.
Better health and social care outcomes for people with autism - Implementing the ‘autism skills and knowledge list’ through staff training and development -  A guide to using the list for those who plan, commission and deliver workforce development for workers in generic health and social care services.

How to write Social Stories for people on the Autism Spectrum:
This full-day course is aimed at people who already have a basic understanding of the autism spectrum.  It explains why Social Stories can be effective to the improvements in the social understanding of individuals on the autism spectrum which often leads to an improvement in behaviour.

This course provides a step-by-step guide for parents and teachers on how to write and implement Social Stories to enable individuals to understand their world.

Whenever possible we engage guest speakers who are on the autism spectrum on this course to explain their unique personal experiences.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you will:

• Know what a Social Stories is and when you might need to write one
• Provide accurate and appropriate information for an individual on the autism spectrum
• Have the necessary skills to write a Social Story
• Be able to write and implement Social Story for an individual known to you

Dates:         2nd February 2012              15th August 2012

                   17th May 2012                    20th November 2012                             

Time: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm

Delivered by: Helen Jaques, B Phil (Autism), Cert Ed, MIfL

Venue: South Tees Skills Centre, Middlesbrough

Training can also be delivered to individual organisations at own venue (min 6 participants)  

Fees: 

£30.00 parents/unpaid carers/students

£90 Professionals

Lunch, refreshments and course materials included

Progression:

Following this training the learner can progress on to the following programmes:

•        OCN - Level 2 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

•        Challenging Behaviours and the Autism Spectrum

Introduction to the Autism Spectrum
This basic course lasts for 2½ hours and is aimed at being the first step to discovering the basics about this complex condition. 

The training is aimed at people who have had a family member newly diagnosed or professionals who are moving into this area of work.  It is lively and interactive and gives learners the confidence they need to work with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Whenever possible we engage guest speakers who are on the autism spectrum on this course to explain their personal experiences.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you will:

• Have an insight into the difficulties people on the autism spectrum have to face
  
• Know why the condition affects them they way that it does
  
• Be equipped with strategies to overcome some of the difficulties a person on the autism has
  
• Be able to react proactively to meet the needs of individuals known to you
  

Dates:          

30th November 2011                10th July 2012 
09th January 2012                    14th September 201
13th March 2012                       15th November 2012
15th May 2012

Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm

Delivered by: Helen Jaques, B Phil (Autism), Cert Ed, MIfL

Venue: South Tees Skills Centre, Middlesbrough

(if sufficient numbers this training can be provided at client’s own venue)

Fees: 

£20.00 parents/carers/students

£50.00 Professionals

Refreshments included

Progression:

Following this training the learner can progress on to the following programmes:

• OCN - Level 2 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
• How to write Social Stories for people on the Autism Spectrum
• Challenging Behaviours and the Autism Spectrum

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OCN - Level 2 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders Course
This 10 hour course (5 hours guided, 5 hours self learn) is accredited by The Open College Network (OCN). There is an open book assessment to complete at the end of the course. This training is lively and interesting and can be delivered on full days, half days or evenings. It is recommended that learners attend the awareness training before embarking on this programme of study or have some background experience living or working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Whenever possible we engage guest speakers who are on the autism spectrum on this course to explain their personal experiences. Learning outcomes: By the end of this course you will:

• Know the meaning of the term autism spectrum
• Know the effects this has on the individual on the autism spectrum
• Be able to support an individual on the autism spectrum using a variety of strategies and interventions
• Have the skills to be both proactive and reactive when dealing with some of the challenging behaviours which individuals on the autism spectrum have
  

Dates: 13th December 2011, 28th September 2012, 14th March 2012, 11th December 2012, 19th June 2012

Time: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm

Delivered by: Helen Jaques, B Phil (Autism), Cert Ed, MIfL Venue: South Tees Skills Centre, Middlesbrough (if sufficient numbers training can be provided at client’s own venue)

Fees: £45.00 parents/carers/students
£105 Professionals
Lunch and refreshments included.

For bookings on-line please visit www.main-event.org.uk Tel: 01642 277450 E-mail events@themainproject.co.uk

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OCN Level 3 Understanding & Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
This 30-hour course is accredited by OCN and can be delivered over full days, half days or evenings. It is aimed at professionals and families living with someone on the autism spectrum.

Individuals attending this course should have attended awareness training or have a sound background of experience living or working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Learners have to provide a portfolio of referenced evidence and a three-week reflective log to meet the course outcomes.

Whenever possible we engage guest speakers who are on the autism spectrum on this course to explain their personal experiences.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you will:

• Know the meaning of the term autism spectrum
  
• Recognise the key barriers associated with individuals on the autism spectrum
  
• Be able to be proactive and reactive when dealing with behaviours of individuals on the autism spectrum
  
• Recognise and evaluate key interventions available to individuals on the autism spectrum
  
• Provide accurate and appropriate information for an individual on the autism spectrum
  
• Assess the support needs of an individual on the autism spectrum
  
• Develop and evaluate a support plan for an individual on the autism spectrum
  

Dates: 20th February 2012 – 12 Twilight Sessions 3:30pm - 5:30pm
6th June – Full Day Sessions
Time: TBC
Delivered by: Helen Jaques, B Phil (Autism), Cert Ed, MIfL

Venue: South Tees Skills Centre, Middlesbrough (if sufficient numbers training can be provided at client’s own venue)

Fees:
£195 parents/unpaid carers/students
£465 Professionals.

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Challenging Behaviours and the Autism Spectrum: (Promoting Positive behaviours)
This full-day course is aimed at people who already have a basic understanding of the autism spectrum, who want to be able to understand and manage some of the behaviours which individuals on the spectrum have.  This interactive training involves some group work and is fun and interesting.

Whenever possible we engage guest speakers who are on the autism spectrum on this course to explain their unique personal experiences.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you will:

Dates:            22nd February 2012             16th October 2012
                     14th June 2012                   6th December 2012
                     9th August 2012                

Time: 10.00 am – 2.30 pm

Delivered by: Helen Jaques, B Phil (Autism), Cert Ed, MIfL

Venue: South Tees Skills Centre, Middlesbrough

Training can also be delivered to individual organisations at own venue (min 6 participants)  

Fees: 

Lunch, refreshments and course materials included.

Progression:

Following this training the learner can progress on to the following programmes: