Autism Spectrum Disorder Training Course

Gain a clear, practical understanding of autism with our e-learning course. Learn how diagnostic traits, communication, and sensory differences affect individuals, and how to offer meaningful support in day-to-day life.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Overview

Our autism awareness course is designed to help raise awareness and improve understanding of autism. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to build on existing knowledge, the course explores how autism presents across individuals and what inclusive support can look like. Across four focused training units, learners will explore core traits and behaviours, social communication challenges, sensory sensitivity, and how to promote healthy, fulfilling lives. This flexible, mobile-friendly course is suitable for professionals in any industry, family and friends of autistic individuals, or those simply looking to improve their understanding.
Duration
1h
Number of Units
4
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Soft Skills

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of autism
  • To gain an understanding of communication and social interaction in autistic individuals
  • To gain an understanding of sensory processing, perception and cognition in autistic individuals
  • To gain an understanding of the importance of autistic individuals living healthy and fulfilled lives

Training Units

Each unit in our autism e-learning course builds foundational knowledge and practical awareness to support inclusion and confidence.

Introduction to Autism

20m

Explore what autism is, how it is defined, and the wide range of traits and characteristics.

  • What is autism?
  • Traits and characteristics
  • The autism spectrum

Communication and Interaction

10m

Understand the impact of autism on communication and social interaction. This unit covers how to recognise and meet communication needs.

  • Social communication
  • Social interaction

Sensory Processing

10m

Examine how autistic individuals may experience sensory input. Learn to recognise signs of sensory overload or under-responsivity, and consider supportive environments.

  • Sensory sensitivity
  • Sensory overload
  • Sensory stimulation

Living Healthy and Fulfilled Lives

10m

Look at how life events and transitions affect autistic individuals, along with how legislation and access to services can support autonomy and wellbeing.

  • Transitions and life events
  • Legislation
  • Access to services and facilities

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