The aim of the course is to enable participants to explore issues relating to the concepts of therapeutic approaches in working with children and young people with ASD and Autism. Course participants will be given thorough grounding in utilising a methodological therapeutic framework within the workplace setting. The focus of the course will address issues pertinent to working with children and young people with ASD and Autism Participants will be given guidance in applying therapeutic skills in the context of motivational interviewing, and solution focused practice, ITEP and cognitive and behavioural therapy. Participants will also learn to recognise the difference between helping and therapeutic support, consequently to acknowledge when to refer to other agencies for help and assistance.