Understanding Autism Training

Insightful and informative training to anyone who works with people experiencing problematic drug and alcohol use.
About this Event

This training session is delivered by The Norfolk Autism Partnership. This is a live, face to face training session with no virtual alternative at present.
Location: The Matthew Project, Oak Street, Norwich
Arrival and registration: 09:10
Training: 09 :30 - 16:00

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Overview

Autistic people may use substances to cope with social situations, challenging life problems and manage sensory differences which can cause increased stress and anxiety. Some autistic people might also use, or become reliant on, alcohol or drugs to mask their autistic characteristics.

Evidence suggests that Autistic people are more likely to report problematic alcohol and other substance use, when compared to the general population. To support Autistic individuals within our roles, Change Grow Live is offering Understanding Autism Training, delivered by Norfolk Autism Partnership.

Course Content

Sessions are co-delivered alongside an autistic person, ensuring real-life perspectives are shared and heard throughout.

The training offers a comprehensive introduction to autism, covering:

• What autism is and how it can present differently in individuals
• Common strengths and challenges faced by autistic people
• How to create more inclusive environments and effective communication strategies
• The importance of understanding sensory differences and reducing barriers

Why should you attend?

By taking part, you'll gain:

• Increased awareness and understanding of autism
• Practical tools to support and include autistic individuals in your setting or community
• Personal insights from lived experience
• Confidence in promoting acceptance and positive change

Terms and Conditions

*Please only book a place if you are certain you can attend. Places are limited and absences impact on others that could benefit from this training.

*When you have booked via Eventbrite, we will also ask you to confirm your space by email a week before the event. This is to ensure that you can cancel in good time should you need to.

*We do not accept bulk bookings or booking on someone else's behalf. Duplicate bookings will be cancelled.

*Please fill out the order form in full. You may risk losing your space if the form is not completed.

*If you book a place and do not attend without informing us, this may incur a fee of £100 for your organisation.

*We reserve the right to fine your organisation £100 for last minute cancellations and no-shows.

*If you do need to cancel, please do so in good time by emailing [email protected] or cancel your place via Eventbrite as soon as possible so that others may have the opportunity to attend.

*Photos may be taken at the event and a list of all the professional attendees, their organisations and email addresses may be emailed to all after the event for their own purposes. Please inform your trainer on the day if you do not wish to be added.

Other details

Parking at The Matthew Project on Oak Street is limited to service users. For a list of nearby parking, please visit the following link: 2bbac6_2ebbf4ee3d1e4208bc1ed515e50d795d.pdf

If you need to reserve disabled parking, please contact them directly: [email protected]
We provide tea, coffees and biscuits on arrival and during the scheduled breaks. We are unable to provide lunch, however. Kindly make alternative arrangements on the day by bringing your own lunch or using one of the many food outlets in the area. The Matthew Project has its own cafe on site where you will be able to purchase light refreshments.