Part one of this course is designed to give participants and introduction to New Planning approaches in Human Services. It will explore methods for the development of Individual Teaching plans and for enhancing quality of life outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Part two will focus on Autism. Participants will gain an understanding of how Autism is defined, and explore the impact on learning, communication and effective social interactions with others and the world. Specifically, areas to be covered include: Planning Approaches. Including history of planning, planning principals and Quality of Life Outcomes with a view to enhanced Case Management Professionalism & accountability in the area of program planning will be discussed with an emphasis on the benefits of adherence to a systematic planning approach Individual Program/Teaching Plans: Involves the creation of General Data Based teaching plans. Participants will be provided with a systematic approach to developing teaching plans which include the development of Long and Short Term Objectives as well as a systematic approach written teaching strategies, including tracking & monitoring client success Defining autism, related impairments associated and common learning characteristics experienced, social cognition issues and the nuts and bolts of Social Stories as a strategy for supporting people with Autism