Middletown Centre for Autism
Middletown Centre for Autism
Project Brief
Development of a model of training provision which Promotes learning, social and positive behaviour in the classroom
Specifically designed around the needs of children and young people with ASD who may present with severe challenging behaviour
Range of evidence based approaches; mindful of practice based evidence
Focus on antecedents as well as consequences
Project Brief
Development of a broadly based curriculum and practice based evidence based model
Combined skills approachLongitudinal Quality assured Options to focus on the management of
challenging behaviour
Project Steering Group
North / South Steering GroupASD Inter-Board GroupSpecialist SchoolsETIInspectorate ROISpecial Education Support Service (SESS)Specialist practitioners
Defining the Objectives
Objective OneCombined skills for promotion
of positive behaviour
Objective TwoManagement of severe
challenging behaviour using a combined skills approach
Design a programme which meets both sets
of needs
Agreeing a Design Design that should be fit for purpose offering
flexibility and also a clearly defined frameworkProposed model should be:– Entry level specialist– Set number of days longitudinal – Lecture style case-study
based– Quality assured
Entry Level / Longitudinal
Module Module Module Module
Longitudinal
Optional Progression
• Needs of the Service• CPD needs • Child focused
Proposed Model
Combined skills approach with emphasis on the promotion of positive behaviours
Inclusive of a range of acknowledged good practice
Providing information on the application of strategies, techniques and approaches which are ASD specific
Proposed Model
Promoting full understanding of behavioural methods within the context of a range of good practice approaches
Management of challenging behaviour as a second level to this; course delegates will have the opportunity to access an additional level of training specifically on the management of challenging behaviour
Proposed model
• Methods of delivery– Face to face– Online– Geographically based seminars– Submission of case studies– Classroom based
• Who delivers– MCA staff– Local and nationally recognised – Peer based supervision– Involvement from relevant “experts”
Entry Level: Delivery
Entry Level: Content
Possible Content
Assessment
Communication
Structured teaching Sensory issues
Behavioural approaches
Personal tutorialsEducational planning
Managing the environment
Specialist: Building on Entry Level
Specialist: Delivery
Specialist: Content
Challenging behaviour• Understanding autism• Understanding the
individual• Understanding the
environment• Behaviour support• Assessment• Communication• Well being
CASE STUDY
Possible Content
• Assessment• Understanding
drivers • Planning • Prevention /
reduction
Outcomes
Ideal Outcome
Ideal Outcome
A quality assured model which complements existing provision
A robust, practical and cost effective modelA capacity building model that maximises
expertise North and SouthA home grown alternative to costly “bought
in” training courses.
Improved experience for children and young people with ASD
Work to Do
Content to be discussed agreed Model of delivery to be finalised and “polished” Content to be researched, written, approved Resources developed Application process North and South developed Testbed entire product ETA: September 2011
Your Opinion
Work from You?
Group work discussing content What is important to you?Have an impact at this early developmental
stage
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