The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Plus parent education programme is person-centred and individualised. It is delivered by IDEA Services.
A learning plan is developed with the family. The best content and methods of delivery are chosen together.
There are three ways of getting ASD Plus – group sessions, individual sessions, and distance learning. Each has follow-up to support families to apply their learning to their own child and home situation.
ASD Parent Education – Seven Modules
Module One – Introduction to ASD
- Clearly describe the programme structure and expectations
- Describe the key characteristics of ASD
- Identify some of the ways that ASD affects my child
- Describe the spectrum of conditions related to ASD
- Describe the causes of ASD
Module Two – Understanding My Child’s Communication
- Describe the key communication characteristics that are common in children who have ASD
- Identify some of the ways that my child’s communication is affected by ASD
- Describe key communication support strategies that are useful in supporting children with ASD
- Identify changes I could make to improve communication with my child
- Describe a specific/specialised communication support strategies
Module Three – How My Child Senses the World
- Describe how the senses can be affected in children who have ASD
- Identify my child’s sensory profile
- Identify how I can support my child with his/her sensory needs
Module Four – My Child’s Learning Style
- Describe common elements in the learning styles of children with ASD
- Identify what helps and hinders my child’s learning
- Identify some changes I can make to the way I help my child to learn
Module Five - Stress, anxiety and routines: Reducing child and family stress through good planning
- Describe the factors that can contribute to stress/anxiety in children with ASD
- Identify possible causes and signs of stress and anxiety in my own child
- Describe strategies to develop predictability and decrease stress/anxiety for children with ASD
- Decrease stress and anxiety for my child and our family
Module Six – Understanding Behaviour – Why does my child do that?
- Recognise what can influence behaviour in children with ASD
- Describe a Positive Behaviour Support Approach and why it is useful
- Put together a simple plan to manage and change behaviour
Module Seven – Managing into the Future – a roadmap
- Describes what makes a successful intervention, and different types of successful interventions
- Can access information about strategies and interventions
- Has information on available services to assist future planning
- Has information on the importance of self care and maintaining a strong family
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