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Autism and continence

This course focuses on the common toileting difficulties in autistic children.

About the course


The course aims to explore why autistic children may find learning to use the toilet difficult, as well as more specific continence issues. The session will focus on the need for detailed preparation, examining other autism-related behaviour, such as only using certain toilets, smearing and response to sensory differences.

It has been written by Dr Eve Fleming, Community Paediatrician and Lorraine MacAlister, a National Autistic Society Autism Training Consultant. Eve and Lorraine have both published articles in Nursing Times about autism and are authors of the book Toilet Training and the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Professionals.

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Where and when?

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How much?

Live online training on a scheduled date: £195 + VAT per person (further pricing options below)

Who is the course for?


This course is aimed at those working with autistic children who are experiencing difficulties with any aspect of toileting across a variety of settings. It is particularly relevant for continence advisers, nursing teams and school-based staff or advisers.

 

Training details and timings


Our interactive training options provide delegates with access to our courses in a learner friendly and accessible way. Your training will be delivered by one of our experienced and knowledgeable training consultants, using a combination of PowerPoint presentation, videos and discussion to support learning. We schedule regular breaks into all our sessions. 

 

Live online courses are delivered using Microsoft Teams 

Delegates will be sent joining links and handouts prior to the course. We have approximately 15 delegates on each group, and we try to be sensitive to individual adjustments that people may need, including cameras being optional and using the chat box for interactions. 

  • Our open access training is delivered live online, across two consecutive mornings, from 9.30am – 1pm. Regular breaks are offered.
  • If you are booking an in-house course, we can liaise with you to offer a range of delivery options and times that will suit your setting.


Face-to-face courses are delivered at a venue of your choosing 

Handouts will be provided at the beginning of the course. We have approximately 25 delegates on each group.

  • Our face-to-face course is run in one day.
  • Training runs from 9.30 to 4pm, including breaks and lunchtime.


 

Key topics

  • Autism and common toileting difficulties.
  • Toilet training, including pre-toileting preparation and toileting readiness.
  • Specific continence issues, including constipation and bladder problems.
  • Specific autism issues.
  • Working cooperatively with parents to develop toileting skills.
  • Getting support, including local authority and national guidance.

Learning outcomes

  • Increase your understanding of autism and the underlying reasons for toileting difficulties.
  • Develop skills to support toilet training and specific continence issues.
  • Have ideas about management of specific autism issues.
  • Opportunity to share experiences and support strategies with colleagues in other settings.
  • Develop the ability to support parents in approaches to developing continence.

CPD Accreditation

  • This module is accredited by the CPD Certification Service (the leading CPD accreditation institution) as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
  • Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
  • For further information on the CPD Certification service please visit the CPD website. 

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Costs

Live online training for individuals

Training on a scheduled date, £195 + VAT per person

Live online training for organisations

Training just for your organisation, up to 15 delegates, £1,285 + VAT

Face-to-face training for organisations

Training just for your organisation, up to 25 delegates, £1,499 + VAT

Tell us more about your needs

We offer consultancy, in-house and bespoke training services for organisations.

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