AUTISM ACADEMY (AASU)
OUR TRAINING AND COURSE OFFER
We offer a wide range of classroom and online courses on autism from a positive psychology and Positive Mind Method (PMM) perspective to professionals, loved ones and people with autism.
Training and courses based on the Positive Mind Method (PMM)
Our Autism Academy (AASU) offers courses on the Positive Mind Method (PMM). In addition to the entire training to become a Positive Mind Autism Coach (PMAC), the module (s) can also be followed as a separate course. Meaning is important in life: everyone needs goals, values, recognition for who you are, the feeling that you matter. It often happens that people with autism are approached negatively, which has damaged their self-confidence from an early age. The Positive Mind Method (PMM) works on self-confidence (getting the best out of it) and during this training/course you will learn to apply the methodology and you will receive your license to use it. The Positive Mind Method (PMM) The use of the Positive Mind Method (PMM) when working with people with autism can help them to lead a fuller and more enriched quality of life. Optimism, resilience and kindness are some of the most important characteristics of positive psychology from which the Positive Mind Method (PMM) originated. Through positive psychology, we can promote these and other character strengths, not only to improve an individual’s quality of life, but also to help a person develop new assessment and intervention strategies that focus on positive problem solving. We flip the switch, as it were, and work from the area of interest. Positive Mind Methodology (PMM) attempts to identify and understand human strengths at their core. It involves looking at what qualities help someone to be resilient in the face of adversity and looking at what goes well, even in bad situations. It focuses on what is healthy and what is the strength of the person with autism and how these elements help them not only cope more effectively, but also thrive and become more flexible in a world of challenges. The unique perspective of the Positive Mind Methodology (PMM) is that it operates from a strengths-based rather than a deficit or pathological basis, with the primary focus on increasing positive personal qualities to maximize meaning and engagement in life, as well as positive emotional states. What can you expect from the training/course? The entire training consists of 11 modules. You can follow these per module. If you want to be trained as a Positive Mind Autism Coach (PMAC) you must participate in the entire course 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th / 6th / 7th / 8th / 9th / 10th / 11th module and successfully complete it. The course is suitable for professionals as well as for people and loved ones with autism. During the course you will be introduced to the new speech development equipment which has been developed after scientific research in collaboration with Biruni University in Istanbul according to the Positive Mind Method. Class days The class days can be followed both in class and online. The class lessons are given in the Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey and various locations in Europe in addition to the autism centers & academy at various location(s). Date and location(s) You can consult the date & location(s) in the agenda of the website. The online class days can be followed at any time at home or at work behind the computer. An appointment only needs to be made for the live contact moment at the end of the class. This contact moment can be done both in writing and with images. Content In terms of content, during the courses and training you will learn to apply the Positive Mind Method (PMA) developed by Sebiha Unal as a Positive Mind Autism Coach (PMAC) in various ways. Each module is concluded with a final test. Module(s)The modules that are covered:Understanding autism from the Positive Mind Method (PMM)Autism & communicationAutism & eating disordersAutism & workAutism & addictionAutism & parentingAutism & psycho-educationAutism & social relationshipsAutism & positive psychologyAutism & sexualityAutism & scienceWhen following the entire training, the additional module(s) conversation techniques and reporting apply.The course is intended for: anyone interested in autism & positive psychology, doctors, neighborhood teams, educational psychologists, (GZ & KP) psychologists, psychiatrists, youth and family care workers and other professionals.Certificate-diplomaFor every successfully completed course, you will receive a certificate as a student. After completing all modules, you have completed the training, after which you may apply the method and call yourself a Positive Mind Autism Coach (PMAC). You can then apply to become a license holder. A course day consists of 1 day and includes lunch, book and teaching materials. For more information and registration, please contact us via the contact form. You can also send an email to planning@autismexpertisecenter.com or academy@autismexpertisecenter.com A course component (module) costs 150 euros including teaching materials, lunch, books (a positive view of autism or my autism and talents). The training to become a Positive Mind Autism Coach (PMAC) costs 1650 euros including teaching materials, lunch, certificate, books (my autism and talents and a positive view of autism). A discount of 20% applies to payment in one go. Tuition fees can be paid in installments.
“I did the first module autism and positive psychology. What a wonderful, common and informative course!! Well-structured, calm language, simple wording and a very friendly and calm instructor. These modules are easy to follow. The final test is very friendly. But you can only answer the questions if you have paid close attention. I think that is important. Because that makes the certificate valuable and also the reliability of the autism expertise center. The final interview with the teacher was also really great fun. What a beautiful woman with so much knowledge and charisma! I am going for the entire training and will soon register for the other six modules. It should be clear that I highly recommend the individual modules and the training! 😊 .”
Sobha Dalloessingh, Almere
"Good masterclass and material and good contact with the teacher afterwards. Definitely worth experiencing, also for the coach training." Joyce de Jong, Leiden
"I found the course very valuable because I recognized myself in the examples of how to teach positive behavior. Everything was fascinating!" Brigitte Houben, Helchteren Interesting course with a dynamic and clear group. The content provides a good basis and insight into autism in the different areas of life. Minke Postma, Dokkum