Autism Training and Consultancy for Health and Social Care Practitioners
Whether you’re in frontline care, management or commissioning, we will help you create environments where people feel safe, respected and empowered to live well.
Why it Matters
Autistic people can face significant barriers when accessing health and social care. Busy waiting rooms, unfamiliar routines, and sensory overload can be overwhelming, while differences in communication can lead to misunderstandings or anxiety. Without the right awareness and approach, autistic individuals may feel unsupported, increasing the risk of unmet needs or negative experiences with services.
Inclusive health and social care goes beyond meeting basic needs. It’s about creating an environment where everyone feels safe, understood, and respected. When staff have a deeper understanding of autism, they can adapt their approach, improve communication, and provide the best care for the people they support.
Elevate helps care teams develop the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to provide person centred care that truly works for autistic people and their families.
Autism Training
If you’re interested in in-person or online courses, we have lots of solutions available to you. You can find more details on this below.
Consultancy
If you’re needs are more tailored, our Consultancy service will have the option needed. You can find more details on this below.
Organisations We’ve Worked With
About us
In 2025 Scottish Autism launched Elevate with its sole mission to work closely with organisations, communities and individuals, providing the knowledge, tools and confidence they need to provide more enabling practices and environments for autistic people. At Elevate we are constantly striving to inspire meaningful change that is evidence based and informed by lived experience. This ensures that every training session we deliver, every recommendation we make is grounded in genuine understanding.
Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to supporting autistic people across Scotland. We have a legacy of developing a range of services for autistic people including housing and outreach support, residential services and day and vocational opportunities. In addition, we provide an advice line and a range of online training and support programmes for parents, autistic people, and professionals.
How We Can Help You
Blending the latest research with a deep understanding of contemporary autism practice, our training and consultancy solutions are designed to help you view autism through the lens of difference, not deficit.
Through our training, we will explore the most up-to-date theoretical and practice-based thinking on autism, and how these insights can be applied in real-world settings. We will also consider approaches that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of the autistic people you support.
Our expert consultancy is shaped by lived experience and decades of insight, offering practical, tailored guidance that meets the unique needs of your organisation.
Whatever the right solution looks like for you, we take the time to listen and understand – ensuring our support empowers you to drive meaningful change.
Our Consultancy Solutions
The Autism Practice Improvement Programme (APIP)
The Autism Practice Improvement Programme (APIP) is a hands-on initiative developed by Scottish Autism. Built from the ground up, it blends the real world lived experience and knowledge of experienced autism practitioners with globally recognised improvement methodology.
Tried and tested we are excited to offer this to organisations who are ready to take the next step in developing their practice.
Practice Development Advice and Support
Creating meaningful change in autism support starts with reflective, responsive, and well-informed practice. Our practice development service goes beyond training; it’s about transforming how organisations understand, engage with, and support autistic people.
Through a collaborative, person-centred approach, we work with teams to embed inclusive practices that make a real difference.
Support for Employers and Autistic Employees
Everyone deserves the opportunity to find meaningful, fulfilling employment, without barriers.
Our employment support service works with both individuals and employers to create inclusive workplaces where autistic people can thrive, contribute, and feel valued.
Not found what your looking for?
Whether you have a question about our training courses, need help finding the right option for you and your team, or just want to learn more about how we can support you, we’re here to help.
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Get tailored advice based on your industry or organisation type. Whether you’re in education, healthcare, social care, public services, or the private sector, our experts can guide you on best practice and relevant training options.
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Not sure which course is right for you or your team? We’ll walk you through our available options, from introductory awareness sessions to advanced, role- specific training, and help you choose the right fit.