Professionals: build your confidence when supporting autistic people
We offer specialist online training for professionals who work with autistic children, young people, and adults across Coventry and Warwickshire. Delivered by qualified trainers with lived experience, our workshops for professionals are ideal for teachers, SENCos, TAs, social workers, family support workers, nurses, doctors, HCPs and other individuals working with autistic individuals.
Our workshops are designed to build confidence, knowledge and practical skills, helping professionals create more inclusive, supportive environments in education, health, social care and the workplace.
Through interactive or pre-recorded sessions led by experienced trainers, you’ll gain:
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A deeper understanding of autism and neurodiversity
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Practical strategies to support communication, sensory needs, and wellbeing
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Tools to improve everyday interactions and professional practice
Connections
Six hours, online
Connections explores autism in social and historical context, the spectrum, sensory integration and best practice. Through case studies, group discussion and insights from trainers, participants will gain practical strategies, tools for building relationships and guidance on making reasonable adjustments
Pre-recorded webinars
Up to one hour, online
Our pre-recorded sessions give you flexible access to expert-led training on topics including masking, PDA, anxiety, school avoidance and sensory processing. Each session provides strategies, insight and guidance to help you better understand autistic experiences and apply supportive approaches in your practice.
Professional referrals are accepted for Children and Young People.
Please note this referral form is for professionals only, as children and young people must be referred by an appropriate professional as listed below:
- Coventry and Warwickshire’s Partnership Trust (CWPT) Neurodevelopment Team including Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Neuro Clinicians.
- SENCOs
- Early Help and Targeted Support Teams
- Coventry and Warwickshire Operations Team – social workers and social care practitioners
- Mental Health in Schools Teams
- Social prescribers