Solution Focused Approach to Working with Aspergers

This course is available as an inhouse course and as a public course on 4th November 2008 in London.To book a place, please email info@brief-therapy-uk.com or see Public Training page.

Asperger Syndrome is often depicted as a 'hidden disability'.

It is often only when an individual's 'distressed behaviour' impacts on school and/or home that diagnosis and interventions ensue. People with AS often have huge untapped potential , but are prone to develop secondary psychiatric conditions such as Depression if their different neurological endowment is not respected.

The training includes strategies and techniques when working to be more pro-active in the search for that untapped potential rather than wait until an individual is in 'meltdown' before modifications are put in place. The training presents the bigger picture when working with people with AS and encourages creative collaboration with the individual to maximise self-esteem and minimise stress. The application of Solution-Focused principles is the model which underpins this approach.

Agenda for the day:

The Solution Focused Approach - history, language and principles
Asperger syndrome: the conventional wisdom
The challenge of School for children with AS
The application of Solution Focused principles to AS
Harnessing the skills of the Expert - the "Aspie"
The visuals of the Examine, Repair & Move On Approach (Murphy '93)

About the Facilitator:

Kevin Foley, BA (Hons) Econ. PGCE, MA Autism (pending). Author of Asperger Solution. Kevin, Education Consultant with Eileen Murphy Consultants & Associates, has twenty two years of teaching experience in inner city schools.

To arrange an inhouse course please email us at info@brief-therapy-uk.com or call us on Tel 0208 542 9310