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Essential autism

This course is an introduction to autism and autistic experience and will develop your knowledge and understanding through exploring key areas of difference.

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About the course


This course aims to increase understanding of autism and strategies to support autistic people. It focuses on discussing the main areas of difference for autistic people and provides a range of autistic perspectives to enhance understanding and support good practice.

This course can either be booked by an organisation for your staff group (on a date of your choosing), or as an individual on a scheduled date.

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Date and time?

For in-house training for your organisation; live online or face-to-face

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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 provides 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. 

This course is delivered between 9.30am – 1pm including breaks.
 

Live online courses are delivered using Microsoft Teams 

Delegates will be sent joining links and handouts prior to the course. We have approximately 25 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 function for interactions. 


 

Key topics

  • Neurodiversity
  • What is autism?
  • Social communication and interaction
  • Behaviours and interests
  • Sensory processing
  • Conclusion

Learning outcomes

  • Describe experiences of autistic people
  • Accept individuality and challenge stereotypes
  • Recognise communication and interaction differences
  • Understand sensory processing differences
  • Implement strategies to support and encourage

CPD Accreditation

  • This course 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 25 delegates, £995 + VAT.

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

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