Autism and Anxiety – Understanding and Supporting Pupils
Training covers:
- What is anxiety and how does it impact?
- Why are children and young people with autism particularly vulnerable to anxiety issues.
- Resources to support children and young people with autism in managing their anxiety.
- An opportunity to reflect and share good practice.
Who this course is aimed at:
- Staff with a sound understanding of autism and an interest in this area (particularly useful for SENCos and specialist support staff)
- Upper Primary and secondary phase staff
- Staff wishing to set up small groups and 1:1 sessions to target anxiety issues
- Although this course is primarily aimed at mainstream staff, specialist staff working with pupils with autism in specialist settings may also benefit