Understanding Autism 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
Understanding Autism 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
What you’ll learn
Health and social care professionals play a vital role in supporting autistic people across all stages of life. This course offers an approach that is understanding of autism as a developmental difference, with a focus on providing safe, respectful, and person-centred care. With insights drawn from real-life experiences and case studies, this training equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to better understand, communicate with, and support autistic individuals in health and care settings.
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Understanding Autism
We’ll explore autism as a neurodevelopmental difference and why the language we use in health and social care matters for building trust, respect, and meaningful support.
Barriers in Health & Social Care
This section looks at the challenges autistic individuals may face when accessing services, from sensory overload in busy environments to communication differences that affect understanding and comfort.
Supporting Autistic Individuals in Practice
Finally, you’ll learn practical approaches to making care more inclusive – from adapting communication to considering sensory needs and valuing diverse thinking styles.
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This course is designed for anyone working in health or social care who wants to better support autistic individuals in their services.
No previous knowledge of autism is required – this course offers an accessible introduction to understanding and responding to autistic people’s needs in care settings.
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By the end of this course, you will
- Understand autism as a neurodevelopmental difference and why language matters in care contexts
- Recognise the barriers autistic individuals may face when accessing health and social care
- Gain confidence in making practical adjustments to improve accessibility and trust
- Learn how communication styles, sensory differences, and diverse strengths can influence care experiences
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If you’re ready to take the next step and build on your foundational knowledge, our Step 2 courses offer a deeper dive into key topics such as communication, sensory processing, developmental differences, and wellbeing, helping you develop more nuanced, confident and person-centred approaches.
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We also offer autism consultancy in this sector.
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