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Understanding and supporting autistic people

This introductory course builds your knowledge of autism and how to support autistic children and adults.

About the course


This course builds your knowledge of autism and how to support autistic children and adults and is based on the SPELL framework.
 
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.

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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, across two consecutive mornings, 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 delivery options and times that will 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 course is run in one day.
  • Training runs from 9.30 to 4pm, including breaks and lunchtime.


 

Key topics

  • The main areas of difference in autism (social communication and interaction, sensory processing, information processing).
  • How does autism affect people’s lives.
  • Causes of anxiety and stress.
  • Introduction to the SPELL framework.

Learning outcomes

  • Gain knowledge about autism and practical approaches that will help you immediately in your work.
  • Meet and network with fellow practitioners.
  • Work with a National Autistic Society trainer who has many years’ experience of supporting autistic people.
  • Get an attendance certificate detailing eligible CPD hours which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.

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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