Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent People

The course explores how neurodivergent individuals may experience and perceive the world differently and highlights the importance of inclusive, supportive practice that promotes equal opportunities.

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Duration: 6 Hours

Maximum Capacity: 8-20

Session Format: Tutor-led Teaching

Course Overview

The Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent People course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity and autism, adopting a strengths-based, person-centred approach throughout.

This course is suitable for a wide range of professional settings and can be tailored for those working in children’s services or adult services, ensuring examples, discussion, and practical strategies are relevant to the learner’s role. The content has been co-developed with Experts by Experience and, subject to availability, may be co-delivered by an Expert by Experience, offering valuable lived-experience insight.

What’s Involved?

The course focuses on understanding neurodiversity, autism, sensory processing, and communication, alongside practical approaches for creating supportive, autism-friendly environments.

Through interactive learning, learners will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to support autistic and neurodivergent people more effectively in everyday practice.

Duration: 6 hours

Delivery: Classroom-based learning

Group Size: 8–20 learners

Learning Methods: Tutor-led teaching, group discussion, reflective activities, and practical strategies

Learning Outcomes

Explain the differences between neurodiversity, neurotypical, and neurodivergent

Explore diagnoses associated with the neurodivergent umbrella and how multiple diagnoses may interlink

Identify common strengths and challenges experienced by neurodivergent individuals

Understand the benefits of a strengths-based approach for neurodivergent people

Explore the prevalence of neurodivergence in the UK and how awareness can positively impact outcomes

Identify the main characteristics of Autism and how these relate to brain function

Understand the autism diagnostic process, including social characteristics and its limitations

Explore the autism spectrum and recognise that no two autistic people are the same

Explain concepts such as Theory of Mind and Executive Functioning

Understand how autism can impact communication

Identify strategies to support autistic individuals and those with sensory processing differences

List the eight senses and explain how sensory dysregulation can occur

Describe sensory processing and strategies to support sensory needs

Explore ways to create autism-friendly environments and adapt approaches to individual needs

Distinguish between autism facts and myths

Benefits of Completing This Course

Improved Understanding of Neurodiversity

Develop a clear and informed understanding of neurodivergent and autistic experiences.

More Inclusive Practice

Learn how to adapt approaches to better support inclusion and equality.

Practical Support Strategies

Gain tools and techniques that can be applied immediately in your role.

Strengths-Based Perspective

Build confidence in recognising and valuing individual strengths rather than focusing on deficits.

Enhanced Communication Skills

Understand how communication differences may present and how to respond effectively.

Improved Environments and Outcomes

Learn how to create autism-friendly environments that reduce barriers and improve wellbeing.

Who Is This Course For?

Professionals working in children’s services or adult services
Health and social care staff
Education professionals
Support workers and key workers
Managers and team leaders
Anyone who works with or supports autistic or neurodivergent individuals

The course can be tailored to reflect the specific needs of your organisation and the people you support.

Why choose Empeiria Training?

Empeiria Training is all about offering training that is unique and bespoke to your organisation and its needs.
It's our mission to deliver a range of bespoke training solutions, underpinned by a diverse breadth of knowledge and experience. We offer a safe environment for face-to-face learning, with our specialism being working with people with learning disabilities.

Ready to get started on your course? Speak to one of our team members to find the right course for you today!

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