E-learning
Our e-learning modules have all been written and designed by autistic people and other autism specialists. These online training modules are unique in design, innovative in delivery, and full of knowledge directly from autistic people. They have been created to provide knowledge and understanding of autism at your own pace and at a time convenient to you. Our e-learning offer includes a range of topics which can be purchased individually or as specific bundles. Some of our modules are free to access.
Modules key features
- The modules include interactive features, such as reflective questions, film clips, quizzes, animation and learner activities.
- The majority of the modules take around 60-90 minutes to complete.
- We use e-learning software (Articulate Storyline 360) to provide every learner with an accessible experience. The modules are keyboard navigable and compatible with JAWS and most NVCD screen readers.
- Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used towards your CPD recording forms.
Modules overview
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The aim of the module is to increase understanding of autistic experience, autistic mental health experiences and to explore supportive strategies to support young autistic people’s mental health.This module was free to access across 2024 and will be available for purchased access only from February 2025.
Module outcomes
- Identify some of the autistic experiences relating to the autistic young person they are supporting
- Identify some of the mental health experiences relating to the autistic young person they are supporting
- Adjust their practice and make reasonable adjustments to better support their autistic young person.
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This module is specifically aimed at staff working in the public transport sector. It provides insight into autistic experience, and encourages delegates to consider what adjustments could make transport more accessible.The module should take about 90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
- Describe some of the strengths and unique attributes of autistic people
- Outline the common difficulties often experienced by autistic people when accessing public transport
- Recognise how to make environments more accessible for autistic people and their family
- Explore from a range of transport perspectives including train, tram, ferry, bus and taxi
- This module can also be used when working towards our autism friendly award for public transport providers
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module provides perspectives from autistic people about how autism is defined and experienced. It will enable learners to recognise the strengths and challenges experienced by many autistic people and how to respond to create enabling environments.The module should take about 40-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
- Outline how autism has come to be defined and diagnosed
- Describe common difficulties often faced by autistic people
- Describe some of the strengths and unique attributes of autistic people
- Challenge common stereotypes about autistic people
- Recognise how to make environments more enabling for autistic people
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module explores how to recognise communication differences for autistic people and which factors impact upon successful communication. Learners will be able to better recognise the impact of these differences, aiming to reduce barriers to successful communication.The module should take about 40-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
- Describe and discuss language and communication use and reflect on your own communication style
- Understand variations in use of language and communication in autism
- Identify factors that can impact on (successful) communication
- Recognise and respond to the natural communication preferences of autistic people
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module explores how people respond to information from the senses and how this can be experienced differently by autistic people. Learners will be better able to recognise the impact of these differences for autistic people and how to provide effective support.The module should take about 40-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
- Describe and discuss how people process information and how to identify your own preferences
- Understand differences in how autistic people experience and process sensory information.
- Identify the impact of sensory differences on every day life for people on the autism spectrum
- Recognise and respond to sensory needs of people on the autism spectrum
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms..
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This module explores the differences in how autistic people experience stress and anxiety. Learners will explore the factors that impact on stress and anxiety, in order to provide effective support to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety on autistic people.The module should take about 40-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
- Describe and discuss stress and anxiety as bodily and mental processes and reflect on how stress and anxiety can affect you
- Understand differences in how stress and anxiety are experienced by autistic people
- Identify factors that can impact on the stress and anxiety experienced by autistic people
- Recognise how to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety on autistic people
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module explores providing support for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Learners will discover the experiences of families, consider common difficulties and acquire effective approaches for support. The module should take about 40-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.Module outcomes
- Recognise the experiences of families that include members on the autism spectrum
- Identify the support needs of families that include members on the autism spectrum
- Respond to the changing support needs of families that include members on the autism spectrum throughout their lives
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module aims to support professionals to identify autistic women and girls. It is specifically aimed at diagnosticians, but was developed in such a way that it should be useful to anyone with an interest in autism, including autistic people, parents, carers and a wide range of other professionals.The module should take approximately 120 minutes to complete. Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
This module won the gold Training Journal Award for Best Public Service/Not-for-Profit Programme in 2019.
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This module provides an introduction to autism, whilst focusing on the delivery of sport. Developed as part of the active for autism project, it focuses on the how recognising and understanding potential key areas of difficulty experienced by both the participants and the session leaders is vital to providing effective support.The module should take about 40-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
- Describe autism and differences experienced by autistic people.
- Identify factors that can impact on how sport and physical activity is delivered and coached
- Identify factors that can impact on an autistic person’s experience of sport and physical activity
- Recognise and respond to the needs autistic people have while engaging in sport and physical activity environments
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module aims to make the police more aware of autism and give them a better understanding of autism and ways in which they can offer support to autistic people.This module focuses on different elements of policing by using case studies, exploring people's experiences in public spaces, and offering advice on how to make reasonable adjustments.
The module should take between 40-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
- Understand how autism is defined in law, described by autistic people and defined by clinicians.
- Understand the reasons why some autistic people may become involved in criminality, either as a victim or perpetrator
- Understand why someone on the autism spectrum might be vulnerable in police settings
- Identify ways of supporting an individual on the autism spectrum both in the community and at the police station.
- CPD Accreditation: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module aims to increase participants’ understanding of autism and develop their confidence in identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments for their autistic colleagues.It is suitable for all staff working alongside or managing autistic colleagues including managers, supervisors, HR staff, colleagues and workplace mentors. No previous knowledge of autism is required.
The module should take about 90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module 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: learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
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This module is offered by MoneySuperMarket.com in association with the National Autistic Society, this module is free of charge and covers a wide range of money-related topics. It can be completed in one visit or accessed section by section over as many visits as required.The module was created to help learners to recognise their strengths as well as the challenges they may experience with managing their money. It shares real-life experiences of autistic people about the sorts of difficulties they encounter, and how they successfully manage their money.
The module should take between 45-90 minutes to complete and has a range of interactive features.
Module outcomes
General information is provided on how to manage money, set up a bank account, use a cashpoint, and so on.
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This module is free of charge, thanks to our sponsors The City Bridge Trust, and focuses on finding out more about the steps involved in applying for work, interviewing tips and starting a role.There is an undiscovered workforce of motivated autistic people who are having serious difficulty finding work. Our employment module has been designed to support autistic adults and young people into employment. It looks at the steps involved in applying for work, interviewing tips and starting work.
We aim to allow users to create a personalised profile, which they can then use when attending interviews or starting work.
Module outcomes
- Identify your autism profile
- Build your personalised CV and cover letter
- Disclosure document
- A reasonable adjustments request form
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