1. Development of communication support and mentoring for
intellectual able people within the
spectrum of learning differences.
Louise Zandian, Chief Executive Officer Lifeworks Staffordshire. MA Autistic Spectrum. BEd(Hons).

2. What is not recognised?

4. Tip of the Iceberg
Professor Angela Fawcett stated at the Singapore Dyslexia Association Conference in June 2017 that , “co-morbidity is the rule not the exception.”
OCD’s often appear alongside Asperger syndrome. Thomsen (1999)
Tourette’s syndrome and Asperger syndrome high level of
co-occurrence. Taylor (2003)
ADHD co-occurs in 50% of cases with other SpLD’s. Bird et al (1993)

5. Impact Autism Act (2009) The Equality Act (2010)
NICE guidelines for ADHD and Autism
Local, regional, national

6. SIAM Identified need –clients, carers
Communication support- on a one to one basis
Befrienders
Mentoring- developing strategies
Independent

7. Course Development Who is it for? Teaching assistants
Assistant social workers
Care workers
Probation workers
Charity workers
Family members?
Others?

8. Course Development Content? Theory and practice
Core modules, advocacy, mentoring,
professional development including critical thinking /reflective practice
Elective modules e.g. Autism, ADHD, etc
Bolt –on minimum of 6 modules