Autism Jersey: Championing a full and inclusive life for people with autism, Aspergers Syndrome and other associated complex developmental disorders, by raising awareness and working in partnership with all agencies to help and support them, their families and carers.
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SPELL Training
SPELL Training is basic training to help us make the world more “autism friendly”. Available as a 2 x 4 hour session or an “Induction” version in a single 2 hour session.
SPELL Induction
This course replaces the
previously run Introduction to Autism course. SPELL Induction introduces
Autism & Asperger Syndrome. It concentrates on Autism & Asperger
Syndrome Awareness and will look at early indicators, how to get a
diagnosis, what support is available on the Island and how you would
structure the environment to accommodate a child with Autism in your
care. Suitable for all.
SPELL Training 1 & 2
What is the SPELL
framework?
SPELL training has now been formally approved by the “States of
Jersey Joint Secretariat Executive Board for the support of people
with a disability” as the standard cross agency, basic training for
all people working with Autism. SPELL is a nationally recognised
qualification and certificates will be provided by the National
Autistic Society. Over many years, the National Autistic Society’s,
Schools and Services for adults have developed a framework for
understanding and responding to the needs of children and adults on
the autistic spectrum. The framework is also useful in identifying
underlying issues; in reducing the disabling effects of the
condition; and in providing a cornerstone for communication. It also
forms the basis of all autism specific staff training and an ethical
basis for intervention. The acronym for this framework is SPELL.
SPELL stands for
Structure, Positive (approaches and expectations), Empathy, Low
arousal, Links. Attendees must complete the two sessions and in the
correct order
To apply for SPELL Training and for dates of the next course email admin@autismjersey.org.