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Understanding autism in the workplace

This course helps people managing or working with autistic colleagues to increase their understanding of autism and reasonable adjustments.

About the course


This course aims to introduce autism through discussing the main areas of difference and providing an increased awareness of how autistic people may experience the workplace.

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Where and when?

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How much?

Live online training on a scheduled date: £175 + VAT per person (further pricing options below)

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 open access training is delivered live online from 9.30am – 1pm. Regular breaks are offered.
  • If you are booking an in-house course, we can liaise with you to offer a range of times that would suit your setting.  


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 training runs from 9.30 to 1pm.


 

Key topics

  • Understanding autism
  • Communication and interaction
  • Processing information
  • Sensory differences
  • Potential workplace stressors
  • Workplace adjustments.

Learning outcomes

  • Discuss current thinking about autism and identify main areas of difference.
  • Increase awareness of the difficulties autistic people may experience in the workplace and why.
  • Recognise potential causes of anxiety for autistic people in the workplace.
  • Identify and implement reasonable adjustments that can support your autistic colleagues.

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 individuals

Training on a scheduled date, £175 + VAT per person

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

Tell us more about your needs

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

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