Swiis Training Courses

ADHD and Autism

Understanding the challenges and support for those with Autism and/or ADHD.

This training course is designed to provide an understanding of Autism and ADHD, the associated challenges, practical support strategies and advice for those caring for children with Autism and/or ADHD. The training also explores trauma and acknowledges that children who have experienced trauma can often present in a similar way to those who have received a diagnosis or are in the process of being assessed for Autism and/or ADHD. It explores the available treatment and support options and identifies effective strategies that can be helpful with daily behaviour management.

  • For Parents, Educators, Teachers, Foster Carers, Children’s Residential Home Staff, and those who care for children in a personal or professional capacity
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Swiis Offers Expert Training to Meet Your Organisation’s Needs

Swiis Training offers flexible, bespoke courses, delivered in person or via webinar. Led by expert trainers, all training can be tailored to your needs, meets regulatory standards, is CPD-accredited, and reflects the trusted quality and expertise of the Swiis group.

  • Bespoke Training
  • Experienced Trainers
  • Flexible Training
  • Yearly Course Updates
  • Excellent Support
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Course Content

This course will discuss a variety of topics including:

  • An introduction to Autism, ADHD and Trauma, focusing on similarities and differences in traits and characteristics
  • Overview of Autism and how it is diagnosed
  • Understanding the challenges and behaviours experienced by children and young people with autism
  • Overview of ADHD, understanding the causes of ADHD and how it is diagnosed
  • Understanding the impact of ADHD on brain function and exploring commonly used medications
  • Examining what happens when a young person is diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD
  • Support strategies for young people with Autism and/or ADHD

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key characteristics and traits of autistic children and young people and those with ADHD and how these can overlap
  • Know the challenges autistic individuals have with social environments, sensory issues and anxiety and how they respond to sensory overload
  • Explain how autism is diagnosed
  • Recognise what type of behaviours are displayed by children with ADHD
  • Analyse current thinking on the causes, groups at risk and environmental factors contributing to the increase in diagnoses of ADHD
  • Outline the assessment process for children showing symptoms of ADHD
  • Understand how ADHD can affect the brain and the benefits and side effects of ADHD medication
  • Apply different methods to support a young person with autism and/or ADHD

Benefits of the Course

  • CPD Accredited
  • Qualified expert trainers
  • Updates in line with current regulations and policies
  • Flexible delivery options: face-to-face or webinar
  • Industry recognised certification

CPD Verified Training

All our courses are CPD verified and reviewed annually by leading subject matter experts. Each programme is refreshed with the latest research and best practice, ensuring you receive training that’s accurate, relevant, and consistently up to date.

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“We saw a video that described an ADHD/autistic brain, it was very insightful and made me reflect on my own experiences. I made a lot of notes about ADHD medication as I did not have much knowledge of this.”

Foster Carer

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“Jackie was so lovely and engaging during this training. It was a great group to listen to and hear tips/advice and find out about additional resources.”

Foster Carer

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