About the Course
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Awareness Training
This Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Awareness training course equips healthcare and social care workers with a clear, practical understanding of autism as part of the wider neurodiversity spectrum. The session explores how autism can influence communication, sensory processing, behaviour, and daily living, helping staff provide support that is respectful, structured, and genuinely person‑centred.
Participants will learn how to distinguish between behaviours linked to autism and those shaped by personality, environment, or life experience. The course also introduces supportive communication strategies, structured approaches to routine, and practical techniques for reducing stress and responding to behaviours that may challenge.
Course Content
The syllabus includes:
Understanding ASD, Asperger’s Syndrome, and PDA Recognising definitions, characteristics, and how presentations differ
Communication and interaction Developing practical skills for supporting communication, managing change, and reducing anxiety‑driven behaviours
Enhancing quality of life Approaches that support wellbeing for autistic individuals, their families, and carers
Assessment and its impact Understanding the assessment process and how outcomes shape support
Structure, routine, and predictability Identifying supportive strategies that reduce overwhelm and promote independence
Promoting social inclusion and autonomy Encouraging participation, confidence, and meaningful engagement
Managing behaviours that may challenge Innovative tools and approaches to prevent escalation and support regulation
Developing personalised support strategies Building confidence in adapting environments, routines, and communication to meet individual needs
Course Details
Suitable for: Healthcare and social care workers
Delivery method: Face‑to‑face / Virtual training
Course length: 1 day
Maximum attendees: 15 delegates