Tuesday 2 September 2014

Latest 2014 Courses from Target Autism


Target Autism Training in collaboration with 

Northampton Town Area Improvement Partnership (NTAIP)


Venue for all courses detailed below:

The Bee Hive
Harborough Road ,  Northampton
NN2 8LR
 9.30am-12.30pm
£30 per delegate  for NTAIP schools , £50 per delegate for schools not part of NTAIP
Wednesday 15th October 2014: Understanding and Supporting Children with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties in the Early Years Setting

This course is suitable for all staff working in an Early Years setting. It will include:
An introduction to Autism including an "Autism Experience"
Practical strategies to aid social interaction and communication in Early Years Settings
An introduction to visual structure
Monday 20th October 2014: Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviour with Pupils on the Autism Spectrum

Suitable for all school staff from KS1 to KS4. The course will help delegates develop a greater understanding of the challenges faced by pupils on the Autism spectrum in the school environment and will provide practical strategies to prevent and manage resulting challenging behaviour.
Thursday 13th November: Developing Social Interaction

This course is suitable for school staff working with pupils on the Autism Spectrum or who have similar Social Communication difficulties. It focusses on:
Understanding the social communication challenges of pupils
Implementing social skills programmes
An introduction to Social Thinking resources
An introduction to Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations

Monday 1st December: Implementing Visual Structure
This practical course is suitable for all staff teaching and supporting Primary school pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Delegates will have the opportunity to put theory into practice and will include:
Using a workstation
Successful use of schedules and visual prompts
Developing tray tasks and work systems
Using task lists
For booking details of NTAIP Courses, contact Mel Smith  07917 535762

The Following Courses take place at:
THE HUB TRAINING SUITE
Preston Hedge’s Primary School
Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields
NORTHAMPTON    NN4 6BU
9.30am-12.30pm
Wednesday 5th November 2014
"Understanding and Supporting a Child with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder
 in the Primary Classroom“
Practical strategies for teachers, teaching assistants
and learning support assistants.
Includes a CD resource of useful materials
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
 "Developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills for Primary School Pupils
 on The Autism Spectrum“
A practical course for all school staff working with pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Key Stages 1 and 2.
 Includes a useful CD resource for each delegate.
Tuesday 13th January 2015 
“Understanding and Managing Children and Young People
 with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety”
Practical anxiety reduction strategies for school staff working with pupils in
Key Stages 2, 3 and 4.
Includes a useful CD resource for each delegate outlining an anxiety reduction programme.
£50 per delegate for each course
For more details or to book a place,
please contact Angela on 07549 639929

Wednesday 15 January 2014

Target Autism Courses for Spring 2014

Target Autism is pleased to announce the following training courses,
run by Angela Capper and Ron Fortuna.
All courses to be held at The Beehive in Northampton
Harborough Road
NN2 8LR


ASD in the Mainstream:
Practical
Strategies
A two day course for teachers, support assistants and SENCo’s

Run with educational psychologist Philip Whitaker, this course provides a wide range of practical ideas and strategies, all based on insight into the unique learning style and challenges experienced  by children with ASD.
The course is suitable for anyone working with students with an ASD; whether new to the field or seeking to broaden their understanding and skills.
3rd and 4th March 2014
The Bee Hive
Harborough Road
Northampton
NN2 8LR
9.15am – 3.15am 
The cost of the two days is £100  per delegate for Northampton Town Schools (subsidised by NTAIP)
£150 per delegate for schools outside of Northampton town.
For more information, or to book a place, please contact
Melanie Smith by ‘phone on 07917 535762
or email: msmith@northamptontownaip.co.uk




Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviour
with Pupils on the Autism Spectrum



18th March 2014
9.30am – 12.30pm
At £30 per delegate
(£50 for schools outside of Northampton)
The Course:
Suitable for all school staff from KS1 to KS4.
The course will help delegates develop a greater understanding of the challenges faced by pupils on the Autism spectrum in the school environment and will provide practical strategies to prevent and manage resulting challenging behaviour.

Developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills
for Primary School Pupils on The Autism Spectrum
26th March 2014
9.30am – 12.30pm
At £30 per delegate
(£50 for schools outside of Northampton)
The Course:
A practical course for all school staff working with pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Key Stages 1 and 2. Includes a useful CD resource for each delegate.
Booking Form:


Understanding and Managing Children and Young People
with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety
29th April 2014
9.30am – 12.30pm
At £30 per delegate
Schools outside Northampton £50
Parent Rate £25
The Course:
Practical anxiety reduction strategies for school staff working with pupils in key stages 2, 3 and 4.

Includes a useful CD resource for each delegate outlining an anxiety reduction programme. Parents may also find this course useful to support their children in the home setting.
Booking Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBh60P03NFL0q0mJFVhGYa_9hOZEy-k5PsnCHZTvcek/edit?usp=sharing

Successful Transitions

22nd May 2014
9.30am – 12.30pm
At £30 per delegate
Schools outside Northampton £50
Parent Rate £25
The Course:
Practical strategies to aid students with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, social communication difficulty or high anxiety to successfully transition to the next academic year, key stage or setting.

Course suitable for all school staff or parents and includes a useful CD resource.