Testimonials

Children suffering multiple behaviour problems ASD and ADHD

But Colin Troy, who has worked as a head teacher at two special schools, says that there can be pitfalls in multiple diagnoses:The difficulty for the parents is that it can be very confusing. They may see one professional who has a bee in his or her bonnet at the time about a certain condition, and will say that's what the child has got. Then the parents will see another specialist and are given another diagnosis, and so on.

As more and more children develop these overlapping conditions, new spectrum disorders are turning up, such as 'sensory interpretation dysfunction' and 'pathological avoidance dysfunction'.

The argument against multiple labels is that we are offering lots of medical excuses for children's behaviour, because they have 16 letters behind their names. I work with parents, health professionals and teachers. I tell them, 'Never mind the labels'. These children are people first, then they are these characteristics. Sometimes when talking to groups, I literally cover myself with sticky labels to reinforce the point.

Really informative training delivered in an interesting and fun way.

Informative and inspiring.

You have helped many to gain a sound understanding in the world of autism.

Absolutely superb course! I feel much more positive after this and I have been given clear strategies to move forward.

I found the behaviour management in SEN very good and it has opened my eyes to help understand the needs of these children.

Loved the whole day! Very useful resources and group activities.

It was extremely valuable to work through shared problems and experiences in such a sympathetic and understanding environment.

I would like to thank you on the behalf of Al Rashed Nursery for such a wonderful lecture and useful information, as we are looking forward for more.

I can recommend CT Training who have an incredibly varied background in all types of schools including primary secondary youth and adults in both non residential and residential settings. Colin Troy has both the experience and the ability to put it across to any audience. He is by far the best trainer/consultant I have come across in 36 years in the profession.