Understanding and Supporting Communication
Understanding and Supporting Communication
What You’ll Learn
Communication is about so much more than words. For autistic people, communication can look and feel very different, and recognising this is key to offering meaningful support. This course explores the different ways autistic individuals may experience and express communication, the challenges they might face, and how you can support effective, respectful communication in your setting.
This course provides a deeper understanding of what communication really means, going beyond just spoken language to explore the many different ways people express themselves. You’ll learn about the unique communication styles and challenges that some autistic people may experience, including non-verbal communication, processing differences, and the impact of social expectations. Most importantly, you’ll explore practical, inclusive strategies to support communication in everyday interactions, helping you to build more respectful, understanding, and supportive relationships.
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What is Communication?
We’ll explore what communication really means, beyond just words, and look at the many ways people share, connect, and express themselves.
The Complexities of Communication for Autistic Individuals
This section explores how autistic individuals may experience and express communication differently, and the challenges this can sometimes bring in everyday life.
Supporting Communication in Practice
Finally, you’ll learn practical strategies to adapt your own communication style, create supportive environments, and promote more positive interactions.
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This course is designed for anyone working with or supporting autistic people who wants to build confidence in recognising and responding to different communication needs.
Please note: Participants should complete our Understanding Autism course before attending, as this course builds on the key concepts introduced there.
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By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what communication is and the different ways it can be expressed
- Recognise the complexities and challenges autistic people may experience with communication
- Develop awareness of how your own communication style can impact interactions
- Gain practical strategies to support effective and respectful communication in your everyday life
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This course is one of our Step 2 courses. To expand your knowledge further, you may also be interested in Autism and Sensory Processing, or Stress, Coping and Wellbeing.
Together, these courses provide a deeper understanding of the key areas that shape autistic experiences and inform inclusive practice.
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We also offer autism consultancy in this sector.
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