Simple interventions can and do make a world of difference. Having access to bespoke training that meets all of your needs is vital for anyone in a caring role. CALM will listen and explore and help you understand why behaviour that challenges is happening. Together we can develop strategies aimed at reducing distress and maximising safety. These may include physical skills where required as a last resort.
This course is designed specifically with the needs of parents / informal carers / foster carers of children with learning disabilities / autistic spectrum disorder. This course can be delivered flexibly over evening and weekends if necessary, to meet your needs.
Our digital learning environment will facilitate deep learning through a range of different exercises and modalities. With videos, podcasts, online assessment, reflective work, and lessons all hosted on an ultramodern learning platform, the CALM training experience and expertise is available at your fingertips.
The role of attachment and trauma and how these can cause distressed behaviours
Simple tools to help you identify patterns, triggers and potential causes of behaviour
How the behaviour may impact on you and your responses
A range of strategies to support the child and reduce distress
This course designed for anyone who has a child in their care who has additional support needs.
Our Parent/Carer/Foster Carer Theory training courses are also often accessed by social workers and managers who support parents, carers and foster carers.