1. Middletown Centre for Autism

2. 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

3. Project Brief  Development of a broadly based curriculum and practice based evidence based model  Combined skills approach  Longitudinal  Quality assured  Options to focus on the management of challenging behaviour

4. Project Steering Group North / South Steering Group  ASD Inter-Board Group  Specialist Schools  ETI  Inspectorate ROI  Special Education Support Service (SESS)  Specialist practitioners

5. Defining the Objectives Objective One Combined skills for promotion of positive behaviour Objective Two Management of severe challenging behaviour using a combined skills approach Design a programme which meets both sets of needs

6. Agreeing a Design  Design that should be fit for purpose offering flexibility and also a clearly defined framework  Proposed model should be: – Entry level specialist – Set number of days longitudinal – Lecture style case-study based – Quality assured

7. Entry Level / Longitudinal Module Longitudinal Optional Progression Needs of the Service CPD needs Child focused

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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”

11. Entry Level: Delivery

12. Entry Level: Content Possible Content Assessment Communication Structured teachingSensory issues Behavioural approaches Personal tutorialsEducational planning Managing the environment

13. Specialist: Building on Entry Level

14. Specialist: Delivery

15. 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

16. Ideal Outcome

17.  A quality assured model which complements existing provision  A robust, practical and cost effective model  A capacity building model that maximises expertise North and South  A home grown alternative to costly “bought in” training courses.  Improved experience for children and young people with ASD

18. 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

19. Your Opinion

20. Work from You?  Group work discussing content  What is important to you?  Have an impact at this early developmental stage  Thank you