Autism Awareness
Autism awareness training helps your team recognise autistic traits and meet each person’s communication needs. They learn when and how to make adjustments in a person-centred way. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Recognise autistic traits and meet communication needs
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Know that Autism is a spectrum disorder
- Understand that some autistic people will be diagnosed with other neurodivergent disorders
- Recognise that autistic people have strengths and abilities
- Know that some people have misconceptions relating to Autism
- Understand that every autistic person’s spectrum is unique
- Understand that autistic people face challenges with social communication, interaction and imagination
- Know that autistic people will have repetitive, restrictive and self-regulating behaviours
- Recognise that autistic people will have differences in sensory processing
- Understand that an autistic person’s senses may get overloaded
- Know that alternative communication methods can be used to meet an autistic person’s needs
- Know ways to support an autistic person and their family
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Understanding Autism
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Other neurodiverse conditions
- Facts and statistics
- Common misconceptions about autism
- How to talk about Autism
- Strengths and abilities of autistic people
- Misconceptions of the spectrum
Social Communication, Interaction and Imagination
- Social communication
- Social interaction and rules
- Social imagination
Restrictive/Repetitive or Self-Regulating Behaviours
- Restrictive behaviour
- Restrictive interests
- Repetitive and self-regulating behaviour
Sensory Processing
- Sensory processing
- Sensory overload
- Hyposensitivity
Communication
- Communication challenges
- Alternative methods of communication
Supporting Autistic People
- Person-centred care
- Reasonable adjustments
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Related children’s services courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course, and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK. We come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Autism Awareness course?
It runs as a half day (3 hours) course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes, every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below. We reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit. Just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits schools & nurseries, childminders, children’s homes, sports & activity clubs, care settings. If your sector isn’t listed, ask and we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Autism Awareness training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our children’s services training range. Also explore mandatory training and clinical training.