Understanding Autism

3 days and 2 nights at the college

Wednesday 11th - Friday 13th June 2025

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Discover autism from the inside out — whether you’re autistic, a friend or a family member.

Fees

If your annual income is less than £32,000, this course could be FREE to you. Take a look at our fees page here

Level

Level 1

  • Autistic adults (diagnosed or self-identified)
  • Parents, partners & friends
  • Anyone curious about autism & neurodiversity

If you are a professional or volunteer working with neurodiverse service-users and you would like to learn more about autism, please see our Working With Autism and ADHD course 12th – 14th May, here

This empowering course blends real-world insights, lived experience, and practical tools to help you understand, support, and celebrate neurodivergent minds.

Develop greater self-awareness (autistic learners) and understanding (for allies). Improve their relationships and wellbeing. After this course, other personal and social development courses are recommended or “Working with…” courses.

On this course, you will learn:

  • What autism really is — beyond the stereotypes
  • How autistic brains think, feel, and process the world
  • Inclusive communication strategies
  • How to create supportive, sensory-friendly environments
  • The power of neurodiversity, self-advocacy & belonging

Entry Requirements

You must be working at Entry-Level 3 literacy, or above