Olta Australia  “Autism for Parents” Course 

Website      https://aus.oltinternational.net/

Code           CECV-AFP

The course has been written specifically for parents to give them a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the implications for parenting.

Modules covered:

Social Relationships

-          Understanding the needs and responses of others

-          What can a parent/carer do?

-          Social Stories

-          Communicating with children with autism

-          Understanding abstract concepts

Behaviour

-          Managing behaviour

-          Following instructions

-          Obsessive behaviour

Family

-          Changes in routine

-          Sleep

-          Siblings

Life Skills

-          Safety

-          Personal hygiene

-          Leisure activities

-          Making choices

-          Sexual awareness

Sensory Awareness

-          Sensory issues

-          Eating and dietary illness

Outside Support

-          Integrating with the local community

-          Dealing with public reaction

-          The uncertain future

Parents’ own life

-          Parental humanity/maintaining parental identity