Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

This online course is an advanced look at autism, and is a follow on from the introduction to autism training for professionals. That course is a pre-requisite for this training. The course is designed to provide the participant with an increased understanding of autism, some specific profiles of autism and autism identity.

This course provides an introduction to supporting autistic children in the early years. It is designed to provide the participant with the foundation to further develop their knowledge and skills for working with children in the early years.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of autism in women and girls. It is designed for parents and professionals working with young autistic women. The course covers a range of topics including, gender differences, masking, co-occurring conditions, the school experience and puberty. There is also advice and strategies for parents and professionals to use at school and home.

This online course is an advanced look at behaviour management and follows on from the Introduction to behaviour analysis training. The course is designed to provide participants with an increased understanding of behaviour and how to support autistic learners in the classroom. The course takes an in depth look at sensory processing, behaviour management strategies and building supportive and inclusive learning environments.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to autism designed for people who support autistic children or adults. It covers the suggested content from Tier 1 and 2 capabilities from the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People’. The course has been written by professionals in the field, and reviewed by autistic individuals to ensure the best possible knowledge is provided.

This online course provides a comprehensive introduction to Behaviour Analysis and its application to managing behaviours that challenge. It would benefit any professional working with autistic children and young adults and those with associated social communication and language difficulties, including school staff, social workers, nurses and family support workers. It would also benefit parents seeking further knowledge prior to applying for a Behaviour Analysis setting, embarking on a home programme, or those wanting to reinforce their child’s education outside of school areas.

This comprehensive training is suitable for every professional working with children in a mainstream school. The course starts with independent learning, accessing two pre-recorded sessions that cover understanding of autism and the mental health of children on the spectrum. Throughout the 5 modules, candidates will also be learning to understand behaviour including strategies to deal with behaviours that challenge, to support academic progress, evidence- based practices that promote pupil wellbeing and ways of coping with the pressure in the job and look after themselves. Attendees will better understand autism as a condition, the needs of their pupil, and will change their perception of children on the spectrum to be able to provide better support.