Training Sessions Through Autism Concern

Our latest training sessions in conjunction with Autism Concern can be booked through their website. Venues in Northampton, Wellingborough and Corby - with morning and evening sessions to help you find a time that suits best. For more details and booking, go to Autism Concern website:
http://www.autismconcern.org/training/

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

email : msmith@northamptontownaip.co.uk

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

or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

NEW Training From TARGET AUTISM

Course led by
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper

 

Developing Social Interaction

Practical strategies for school staff working with and parents of children and young people with an

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Wednesday 4th December 2013

9.30am – 12.30pm

The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Northampton.

NN2 8LR

£50 for school staff          £25 for parents

Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

For more details or to book a place,

please contact Angela on 07549 639929

or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

Transport and Autism Links

Today I was interviewed by BBC Radio Northampton about the experiences of people with autism on public transport. I noted that the National Autistic Society had two film clips on the subject. I will list the links below - and I will add the iplayer link to the interview when it is up and running. It was at the very end of Helen Blaby's lunchtime show today. It is 1 hour and 51 minutes into the show...the iplayer link will work for the next 6 days: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fs71d

The National Autistic Society has produced two short clips showing what it may feel like to have autism and use public transport. Here are the clips, which are available on youtube:

Riding on a bus:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPb5WPvpsU8

Issues with riding on a train:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6G-OpGgo3c

New Autumn 2013 Training From TARGET AUTISM

Courses led by
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper

Understanding and Managing

Children and Young People with

Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety

Practical anxiety reduction strategies for

school staff, parents and other professionals.

Wednesday 9th October 2013

9.30am – 12.30pm

The Bee Hive, Harborough Road,

Northampton NN2 8LR

£50 for professionals           £30 for parents

Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

For more details or to book a place,

please contact Angela on 07549 639929

or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

Understanding and Supporting a Child with 
an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in the 
Primary Classroom
Practical strategies for teachers, teaching assistants
and learning support assistants.

Thursday 7th November 2013
9.30am – 12.30pm
The Bee Hive, Harborough Road,
Northampton.
£50 per delegate including a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or emailangela@targetautism.co.uk

Developing Social Interaction

Practical strategies for school staff working with and parents of children and young people with an

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Wednesday 4th December 2013

9.30am – 12.30pm

The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Northampton.

£50 for school staff          £25 for parents

Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

For more details or to book a place,

please contact Angela on 07549 639929

or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

New Courses for May 2013

Primary to Secondary:

Successful Transitions for Children

on the Autism Spectrum

A course suitable for parents of children in year 6

and all teachers and support staff working with year 6 & 7 pupils on the Autism Spectrum.

Course led by

Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper

TARGET AUTISM LTD.

Thursday 9th May 2013

9.30am – 12.30pm

Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue,

Northampton. NN2 6JW

£45 for school staff          £25 for parents

Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

For more details or to book a place,

please contact Angela on 07549 639929

or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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 and2

Course led by
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.
Tuesday 21st May 2013

9.30am – 12.30pm

Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue,
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£45 per delegate
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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New Courses for 2013

Here are our latest courses for 2013...including our new two day course for school staff new to autism coming in March 2013, led by educational psychologist Philip Whitaker (author of Challenging Behaviour and Autism: Making Sense, Making Progress ).

The Autism Spectrum:
Sharing and Understanding the Diagnosis 
A course for parents, school staff and other 
professionals to help children and young people 
understand their diagnosis in a positive way


Course led by 
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.


Wednesday 30th January 2013
9.30am – 12.30pm
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue, 
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£40 for professionals £25 for parents
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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Sexuality, Relationships and 
The Autism Spectrum
What do they need to know?
What do we need to teach them?
A course for parents, school staff and other 
professionals working or living with young 
people and young adults on the Autism Spectrum.

Course led by 
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.


Thursday 7th February 2013
9.30am – 12.30pm
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue, 
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£40 for professionals £25 for parents
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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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

Course led by 
Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper
TARGET AUTISM LTD.


Tuesday 19th February 2013
9.30am – 12.30pm
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue, 
Northampton. NN2 6JW
£40 per delegate
Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments
For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk

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Target Autism announces a two day training for schools, led by Philip Whitaker, Ron Fortuna and Angela Capper -
ASD in the mainstream: Practical strategies A two day course for teachers, support assistants and SENCo’s
Dates and Venues:

19th and 20th of March 2013
Woodnewton School
Corby

21st and 22nd of March 2013
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Northampton

The 2 days cover:

•The basics of ASD and their impact on learning and                                          behaviour

•Using visual structure to promote learning and                                            independence

•Strategies to promote receptive communication

•Developing relationships and social support

•Teaching social thinking and social skills

•Preventing and managing challenging behaviour

•Courses run from 9.15-3.15

•Important Note: Please bring your own packed lunch as lunches are not provided.

The cost of the two day workshop is £150.
For more information, or to book a place, please contact
Angela Capper by phone on 07549 639929
Or email : angela@targetautism.co.uk

Courses for Schools and Parents from Target Autism

Target Autism is pleased to announce 4 training courses that we will be delivering in October and November. 3 of these will be available for parents to attend at a reduced rate. For more details or to book a place, please contact Angela on 07549 639929 or email angela@targetautism.co.uk
  The courses are as follows:

1) The Sensory World of ASDs

Exploring sensory issues and

Autistic Spectrum Disorders both at

home and in the classroom.

            Wednesday 17th October 2012

     9.30am – 12.30pm

at

Northampton Association for the Blind, Wardington Court,

 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. NN2 8AG

     £40 for school staff          £25 for parents

 Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

2) Understanding and Supporting a Child

 with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder

 in the Primary Classroom

Practical strategies for teachers, teaching assistants

and learning support assistants.

          Tuesday 23^rd October 2012

  9.30am – 12.30pm

at

Northampton Bangladeshi Association (Gateway Centre),

 Mill Road, Northampton, NN2 6AX.

£40 per school delegate including a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

 3) Understanding and Managing

 Children and Young People

 with

 Autistic Spectrum Disorders

 and Anxiety

 Practical anxiety reduction strategies

 for school staff and parents

   Tuesday 20th November 2012

  9.30am – 12.30pm

at

Northampton Bangladeshi Association (Gateway Centre),

 Mill Road, Northampton, NN2 6AX.

        £45 for school staff          £30 for parents

Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments

 4) Developing Social Interaction

 Practical strategies for school staff  and parents

 of children and young people with an

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Wednesday 21st November 2012

           9.30am – 12.30pm

at

Northampton Association for the Blind, Wardington Court, 

Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. NN2 8AG

     £40 for school staff          £25 for parents

Includes a CD resource of useful materials and refreshments.

We will be offering a range of other training sessions in the future,

 so watch this space!