Oliver McGowan - Tier 2 Training

SELWDH, Londonwide LMC and SLaM are working together to provide South East London primary care staff with access to Oliver McGowan training. In-person sessions will run from late June through to early November at a range of locations, including LSEC Orpington College, Lewisham Hospital and the Royal Bethlem Hospital. SELWDH will manage bookings for these sessions, while the training itself will be delivered by an external provider.

Enhance learners’ understanding of autism, best practice in a health and social care setting and understand how this is supported by current legislation.

Course Aims:

• Enhance learners’ understanding of autism, best practice in a health and social care setting and understand how this is supported by current legislation.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand why autism is described as an invisible condition
• Reflect on our own values and beliefs
• Recognise potential differences, strengths and challenges for autistic people
• Identify potential triggers for anxiety
• Identify reasonable adjustments and ways to adapt your practice
• Be familiar with legislation and resources for inclusive enabling services