Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years

1. The Code of Practice for SEN – explaining the graduated response the systems in education the role of the SENc in the Early Years/2. The SEN and Disability Discrimination Act (2002)- how it impacts on the rights of individuals with ASD and their families./3. Identification and Assessment- issues around diagnosis assessment tools and monitoring progress./4. Family relationships- how a child with ASD will impact on family dynamics- advice for parents and siblings/5. Roles and Responsibilities of Early Years Practioners- psychologists G.Ps health visitors CAMHS education play groups social services etc/6. Service Provision – good practice examples of multi-agency colloboration in service provision from health social services PPA and education/7. Partnership with Parents- the role of the voluntary sector parent partnership shemes family support groups health social services and education/8. Social Skills Training- personal hygiene feeding language and communication/9. Managing Behaviour- finding the triggers using the right strategies creating a stress free environment/10. Community Involvement- helping young children to cope in the outside world leisure shopping local playgroup nursery etc/11. Alternative Intervention and Home-Based Programmes- an objective overview of what’s available/12. The Transition from School to Pre-School Services