CPD Training: Understanding Autism & ADHD for All Professionals
The “Understanding Autism & ADHD” course is a CPD-accredited training program designed for professionals across all sectors—education, healthcare, social services, corporate, and beyond. This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), equipping participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to effectively support individuals in various environments.
Through engaging modules, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the core characteristics of autism and ADHD, the impact of sensory processing and executive functioning challenges, and practical, evidence-based strategies for creating inclusive environments. The course emphasises interactive learning with live discussions and case studies, ensuring that professionals can immediately apply what they learn to their daily practice.
Key benefits of this course include:
Earning valuable CPD points and certification recognised by industry bodies.
Learning how to implement inclusive practices that enhance productivity and support.
Whether you are an educator, healthcare provider, corporate leader, or support worker, this course empowers you to better understand and support the unique needs of individuals, making a meaningful difference in your professional role and beyond.
Understanding Autism & ADHD Training
Our CPD-accredited course offers comprehensive training for professionals across all sectors to understand Autism & ADHD.
We offer flexible pricing options to suit individual participants and groups:
Course Content
Module 1: Understanding Executive Functions
Definition and Relevance: Explains executive functions as the brain’s command center for managing attention, emotion, and behaviour. Critical for everyday tasks and decision-making.
Key Components Explored: Details working memory, flexible thinking, and inhibitory control, providing examples of how each function affects daily activities like schoolwork, job performance, and social interactions.
Impact of Impairments: Highlights how difficulties with executive functions can manifest in ADHD, autism, and learning difficulties, affecting everything from routine tasks to complex problem-solving.
Strategies for Improvement: Offers practical advice for strengthening executive functions, including exercises for organisation, time management, and emotional regulation.
Module 2: Understanding Sensory Processing
Basics of Sensory Integration: Discusses how sensory processing integrates information from our environment into our brain, allowing us to react and interact appropriately.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Delves into the specifics of SPD, explaining how atypical sensory responses can lead to challenges in academic settings, workplace environments, and social interactions.
Response Types: Differentiates between sensory over-responsiveness, under-responsiveness, and sensory-seeking behaviour, illustrating with real-world scenarios.
Accommodation and Adaptation: Suggests environmental adaptations and personal strategies to assist individuals in managing sensory sensitivities, enhancing their ability to function in various settings.
Hello! My name is Sarah-Jane McGarry - Trainer
I have a deep passion for understanding and supporting individuals with autism and ADHD. My journey began nearly 20 years ago when my son was diagnosed with ADD. I delved into research but found that traditional criteria didn't fully capture who he was. As the internet entered households, I discovered a link between autism and ADHD, which resonated much more with my son's experiences.
Driven by the desire to learn more, I embarked on years of self-education, earning multiple diplomas in understanding autism, ADHD, and their related conditions.
My quest for knowledge led me to Birmingham University, where I pursued formal studies in autism.
Course Pricing:
Standard Price:
Individual Booking: £125 per person
Group Discounts:
Group of 5-9 People: £100 per person
Example: 5 participants = £500 total (save £125) (20% discount)
Group of 10+ People: £90 per person
Example: 10 participants = £900 total (save £350) (28% discount)
Contact us directly for group bookings at sarahjane@autismadhdadvocates.org
Module 3: Understanding ADHD
Overview of ADHD: Provides a detailed overview of ADHD’s history, including early misconceptions and the evolution of its diagnosis over time.
ADHD Types Detailed: Describes the three primary types of ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined), emphasising how symptoms present differently in each type.
Brain Function and ADHD: Explores neurological underpinnings, particularly how differences in brain structure and function affect behaviour and processing in individuals with ADHD.
Social and Behavioral Impact: Discusses the real-life implications of ADHD behaviors, such as challenges in academic environments, workplace struggles, and social interactions, and strategies for management.
Module 4: Understanding Autism
Historical Perspectives: Reviews the history of autism, including its initial association with schizophrenia and its eventual recognition as a distinct condition.
Defining Features of Autism: Identifies key aspects of autism, such as difficulties with social communication, repetitive behaviours, and unique sensory sensitivities.
Cultural and Media Influences: Examines how films and media, like "Rain Man," have shaped public understanding of autism, discussing both positive impacts and perpetuated stereotypes.
Supportive Strategies: Offers guidelines for creating inclusive environments that accommodate the needs of autistic individuals, focusing on communication aids, structured routines, and sensitivity to sensory issues.Click on this text to edit it.
