Understanding Autism

This course aims to build your core knowledge of how autistic people experience the world. Gain a clear and respectful introduction to what autism is: a neurodevelopmental spectrum condition affecting how people perceive the world, communicate, and interact. We explore core characteristics like social communication differences, repetitive behaviours, and sensory sensitivities, emphasising the spectrum nature of autism.

Among the many topics we cover, you'll learn about...

• Defining autism as a neurodevelopmental condition

• Understanding the autism spectrum and its diversity

• Core characteristics of social communication and interaction differences

• Core characteristics of restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities

• Introduction to sensory processing differences in autism

• The concept of neurodiversity and autism as a natural variation

What do these courses cost?

We've kept our prices as low as possible so you don't have to think too hard about your budget. We want to help provide practical, meaningful education, ideas and guidance to help make the world a better, more fulfilling place for everyone. Here's how the courses are priced...

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Our courses are conducted online via Microsoft Teams video conferencing (you don't need to install Teams or have a Microsoft account - you can take part using any web browser on any computer, tablet, or phone).

Each course booking can have up to 6 participants included in the price. You can choose who attends - it can be anyone as long as you can give us their names and email addresses, with their permission (so we can invite them to the video meeting, and send their certificates afterward).

Need some specific advice? While the 1-hour courses are just about education, the 2-hour courses include a detailed questions & answers session and expert consultation about your specific needs and situation. However we're not registered financial or medical advisors so we can't legally give professional advice on those subjects - but we will tell you exactly who to talk to and where to get the right advice (usually for free). Our trainers all have Level 3 Adult Social Care qualifications, and are experienced Lived Experience trainers who also deliver the UK government-mandated Oliver Macgowan training for frontline health and social care staff.

Will you benefit from our courses?

Definitely! Our courses are designed to be beneficial for a wide range of people and organisations, including:

• People seeking a better understanding of neurodiversity and its challenges
• Autistic people looking for better ways to live their life
• Families, carers, and friends of autistic people
• Groups or clubs who want to become truly inclusive
• Businesses and employers aiming for a more inclusive workplace
• Social care providers and staff
• Healthcare providers and professionals
• Charities and non-profit organisations
• Community organisations and leaders
• Educators and support staff in schools, colleges, and universities
• Local and central government authorities

Are you ready to embark on a journey of understanding and inclusion?

Click a button below to book your 1 or 2 hour course and make a real difference to real people! We're also very happy to discuss your needs for longer or shorter courses, or even to tailor any course to address any other subjects you want!