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Understanding autism

This more in-depth introduction to autism and autistic experience will develop your knowledge and understanding through exploring key areas of difference.

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About the course


This course aims to increase delegates understanding of autism. Emphasis is given on how our understanding of autism has evolved and how more current approaches inform our understanding and practices. It focusses on discussing the main areas of difference for autistic people and provides a range of autistic perspectives to enhance understanding and support good-practice.

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Date and time?

This training is delivered live, either virtually or face to face, at a time and place agreed with your organisation.

Training details and timings 


Our interactive training options provide delegates with access to our courses in a learner friendly and accessible way. Your training will be delivered by one of our experienced and knowledgeable training consultants, using a combination of PowerPoint presentation, videos and discussion to support learning. We schedule regular breaks into all our sessions. 

 

Live online courses are delivered using Microsoft Teams 

Delegates will be sent joining links and handouts prior to the course. We have approximately 15 delegates on each group, and we try to be sensitive to individual adjustments that people may need, including cameras being optional and using the chat box for interactions. 

  • Our training is delivered live online, usually across two consecutive mornings, from 9.30am – 1pm. However, we can liaise with you to offer a range of times that would suit your setting. Regular breaks are offered. 


Face-to-face courses are delivered at a venue of your choosing 

Handouts will be provided at the beginning of the course. We have approximately 25 delegates on each group.

  • Our face-to-face course is run in one day.
  • Training runs from 9.30 to 4pm, including breaks and lunchtime.


 

Key topics

  • Describing autism and the main areas of difference (communication and interaction, need for certainty, sensory processing differences)
  • Brief history of autism
  • Overview of theories and what they mean in practice
  • Understanding anxiety and its impact on autistic people
  • Understanding the experiences and needs of families
  • Shaping support – what good-practice looks like.

Learning outcomes

  • discuss current thinking about autism
  • explain the differences experienced by autistic people
  • recognise potential causes of anxiety for autistic people
  • identify and implement supportive approaches

CPD Accreditation

  • This module is accredited by the CPD Certification Service (the leading CPD accreditation institution) as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
  • Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
  • For further information on the CPD Certification service please visit the CPD website. 

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Costs

Live online training for organisations

Training just for your organisation, up to 15 delegates, £1,285 + VAT.

Face-to-face training for organisations

Training just for your organisation, up to 25 delegates, £1,499 + VAT.

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We offer consultancy, in-house and bespoke training services for organisations.

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