Training in understanding autism and supportive approaches
If your role involves supporting autistic people, working alongside autistic colleagues or you are looking for information about the SPELL framework, we offer a selection of courses to meet your needs.
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This course enables delegates to learn about autistic experience and supportive approaches. We would recommend this for professionals working across a range of settings. It is an introductory course aiming to build your knowledge of autism and how to support autistic children and adults, using the principles of the SPELL framework.Delivery methods:
- Live online – open access
- Live online to your organisation
- Face to face to your organisation
Book your place on Understanding and supporting autistic people
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This course is aimed at people who are managing or working with autistic colleagues. The session focuses on strategies for managers and colleagues to increase their understanding of autism and develop their confidence in identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments for their autistic colleagues.Delivery methods:
- Live online – open access
- Live online to your organisation
- Face to face to your organisation
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If you are looking to provide your staff with a more in-depth introduction to autism and autistic experience, this course will develop your knowledge and understanding through exploring key areas of difference.Delivery methods:
- Live online to your organisation
- Face to face to your organisation
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This course is aimed at professionals who already have an understanding of autism, this training introduces the National Autistic Society’s SPELL framework and supportive approaches. SPELL is a framework for understanding and responding to autistic people’s needs. It will allow you to develop better practice and use evidence-based strategies to support autistic children and adults.Delivery methods:
- Live online to your organisation
- Face to face to your organisation
Book your place on Supporting Autistic people using the SPELL framework

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