Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to autism and neurodiversity, helping participants understand how autism may affect communication, behaviour, sensory processing, and social interaction in children and young people.
 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand what autism is

• Recognise common characteristics of autism

• Identify sensory processing differences

• Adapt communication approaches

• Promote inclusion and positive experiences

• Support emotional regulation

• Understand reasonable adjustments
   

Practical Activities

• Case studies

• Sensory awareness exercises

• Communication scenarios

• Reflection and discussion activities
   

Suitable For

• School staff

• Early years practitioners

• Childminders

• Social care staff

• Healthcare professionals

• Residential care teams

• Activity providers
   

Optional Competency Assessment

Knowledge assessment and workplace reflection to support implementation of autism-friendly practice.