Length of Course: 5hrs
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $135 per course, per person (group and offsite bookings please enquire here)
Course Introduction
This training provides participants with a foundational understanding of neurodiversity and the diverse ways individuals experience and interact with the world. It explores key conditions, including Autism, ADHD, ODD, OCD, SPD, various learning difficulties, and Tourette’s Syndrome, while highlighting the common overlaps between these presentations. Participants will gain clarity on their role and scope of practice as support workers, developing the knowledge and confidence needed to provide personalised, strengths-based support. The training also introduces practical de-escalation strategies, along with best practices for documentation and escalation, ensuring safe, consistent and professional responses across care settings.
Understanding Neurodiversity – Key Competences Covered
- Understanding Neurodiversity
- What is Autism
- Understanding ADHD, ODD, OCD & SPD
- Different types of learning difficulties
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Overlapping disorders
- Understanding your role as a support worker and the scope of practice
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Documentation and escalation
Understanding Neurodiversity Training Course Certification
A certificate of achievement is issued on completion of the course.