Course overview
- This CPD-certified course is an introduction to autism. It is designed for people who might need to support autistic children or adults
- It covers the suggested content from the Tier 1 and 2 capabilities from the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People’
- The course is designed to provide the participant with the foundation to further develop their knowledge and skills
- The course will take around 6-8 hours to complete
- If you have any questions about the course, please get in touch.
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By the end of this course you will:
- know the basic facts about autism
- be able to use respectful language and terminology when discussing autism
- know the common characteristics of autism and understand that every autistic person is unique
- understand the importance of communication
- have a better understanding of behaviours that are perceived to challenge
- understand the sensory needs associated with autism
- understand the mental health needs associated with autism
- know the challenges autistic people may face with transition and change, and how you can support them
- learn about a person-centred approach to support and planning
- understand the legislation and law associated with equality.
If you’d like to make a booking for a group of people, get in touch with outreach@beyondautism.org.uk to discuss your options. Or, if you’re looking to take the advanced autism training course and already hold a qualification equivalent to our introductory course, you may be eligible to move directly to the advanced course. Reach out to outreach@beyondautism.org.uk to find out if you’re eligible.
Bundle up
Interested in multiple courses? Head over to our training page and find out how you can save big with our training bundles. For example, you could double up this course with our advanced autism training and save £10!
