Autism in Practice: Assessing and Care Planning with Autistic adults

(One day course)

Multi-Agency (Fully Funded)

AIMS and OBJECTIVES: Learning Outcomes (includes coverage of SfC Autism Skills and Knowledge list intermediate criteria and DoH CPD Curriculum plus applied MCA and Safeguarding knowledge.): 1. Develop key skills for communicating effectively with autistic adults 2. Develop enhanced awareness of autism specific issues in assessment and appropriate adaptations in the context of Care Act 3. Develop an Increased understanding of eligibility decision making for autistic adults 4. Develop advanced skills in person-centred care and support planning and reviews with autistic clients: 5. Develop enhanced awareness of autism specific issues in capacity assessment and best interests decision making in the context of the Mental Capacity Act 6. Develop enhanced awareness of autism specific issues in safeguarding including issues around sex 7. Increase skills in managing risk with autistic clients: reflecting on neurotypical assumptions in decision making 8. Know what other materials can be accessed and where, to find out more information for own professional development TARGET GROUP: Social Workers (LD, MH, Older Adults) to complement ‘Autism in Practice: Working with Autistic Adults’ BIAs, AMHPs, Managers  

Dates	Venue
1st September 2016	Salvation Army, South Wigston
3rd November 2016	NSPCC, Leicester
12th January 2017	Green Towers, Hinckley
9th March 2017	Heartwood Conferencing, Coalville

  Course Times:  Arrive 9.15 am for a 9.30am start and finish at 4.30pm Please check and book yourself on the course through the Hub, with your user account https://leicestershiretotara.learningpool.com/login/index.php If you do not have an account, this will need to be created for you.  Please follow the link for joining instructions and more information about the Hub: http://www.lscdg.org/lms-information/