Understanding autism
Develop your understanding of autism and learn how to support autistic people.
Course summary
This course covers what autism is and when autistic people might experience crisis. It explores the relationship between the Mental Capacity Act and the Equality Act in the context of autistic individuals.
You’ll learn how to consider and understand the needs of autistic people.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two half day sessions
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Monday 10 February 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
strategies to avoid stressful situations when working with autistic people
how masking autism can lead to mental health issues, especially in women
how autistic burnout affects the day to day living experience of autistic people
making reasonable adjustments for an autistic person
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
effectively engage with autistic people
provide low arousal environments when working with autistic people
Who this training is for
You don't need any prior knowledge of autism to attend this course.
You might work as an adviser, or for a local authority or social landlord.
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