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Training at Number 6 is organised by the Employment/Training Coordinator, Andy Horseman. Number 6 offers a variety of training programmes for people with HFA/AS, their families/carers and other professionals, including: General awareness of High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. A series of sessions for Families and Carers offering practical ideas and advice. Overviews of Asperger Syndrome issues and how they relate to statutory services and voluntary organisations. Issue-specific, tailor-made packages which can be delivered to groups of any size. Training is usually provided by the Number 6 staff, who have experience of supporting individuals on a practical, day-to-day basis. However, when necessary, Andy will arrange for training to be delivered by specialists in a particular area of need. Training for people who use the service and their families/carers is free of charge. Statutory and voluntary organisations should request a copy of the Number 6 pricing policy. If you need more information or want to discuss your specific needs in more detail, please contact the administrator on 0131 240 2370 or e-mail andrew.horseman@number6.org.uk.

Training at Number 6 is organised by the Employment/Training Coordinator, Andy Horseman. Number 6 offers a variety of training programmes for people with HFA/AS, their families/carers and other professionals, including:

General awareness of High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

A series of sessions for Families and Carers offering practical ideas and advice.

Overviews of Asperger Syndrome issues and how they relate to statutory services and voluntary organisations.

Issue-specific, tailor-made packages which can be delivered to groups of any size.

Training is usually provided by the Number 6 staff, who have experience of supporting individuals on a practical, day-to-day basis. However, when necessary, Andy will arrange for training to be delivered by specialists in a particular area of need.

Training for people who use the service and their families/carers is free of charge. Statutory and voluntary organisations should request a copy of the Number 6 pricing policy.

If you need more information or want to discuss your specific needs in more detail, please contact the administrator on 0131 240 2370 or e-mail andrew.horseman@number6.org.uk.