We frequently receive enquiries from parents and teachers in relation enquiring about training opportunities which they can access.
This is totally understandable because, despite the huge volume of information out there about Autism, it can be very hard to access the right information or even to know where to start when trying to learn about the condition. This is especially true when troubleshooting or exploring particular issues or areas of concern.
That is why we are all so lucky to have the Middletown Centre for Autism, and AsIAm is so lucky to be able to work as closely with them as we do. The Centre is an all-island body, funded by the ROI and NI governments, which provides superb training to parents and teachers. Their various courses (and there are quite a few) are FREE and take place right throughout the country. The courses range from providing an introduction to the condition, to understanding sensory processing, to relationships and sexuality and everything in between. They have a super in house team which develops and provides training, as well as engaging leading experts and self-advocates in providing some courses.
As summer draws to a a close, many people may be “planning their next move” when it comes to providing support to a person with Autism and we really recommend making it attending some Middletown courses around the country.
For joint courses click here.