Autism training that is practical, supportive and easy to understand
ASD Helping Hands provides autism training for parents, carers, professionals, schools, organisations and community groups. Our training is designed to build understanding, confidence and practical approaches that can make a real difference.
Our training courses
We offer a mix of short introductory training, full-day workshops and structured courses for parents, carers and professionals.
Autism Awareness
A clear and accessible introduction to autism, designed to help people better understand autistic experiences, communication, sensory differences and practical ways to offer support.
- Ideal for staff teams and community groups
- Helps build confidence and understanding
- Suitable as a first step into autism training
Girls on the Spectrum
A full-day course exploring how autism may present differently in girls and women, including diagnosis, adolescence, relationships, mental health and effective support.
- Looks at differences in presentation
- Explores barriers to diagnosis
- Includes practical support approaches
NAPB Understanding Autism Behaviour
A behaviour-focused autism workshop developed to support better understanding of autistic behaviour, communication, sensory needs and the reasons behaviour may happen.
- Explores behaviour through an autism-informed lens
- Encourages practical and compassionate responses
- Useful for families, professionals and services
Just Diagnosed
A supportive course for parents and carers following a diagnosis, during the diagnosis process, or where autism is suspected. It helps families understand autism and what support may help.
- Helps families understand what diagnosis means
- Explores strengths, needs and support
- Offers a friendly space to learn and ask questions
Just Behaviour?
A practical course for parents and carers who want to better understand behaviour, emotional regulation, sensory needs, meltdowns and useful strategies at home.
- Understanding autism and behaviour
- Proactive and reactive strategies
- Managing meltdowns and difficult moments
Bespoke Training
We can create training around the needs of your school, workplace, organisation or community group, helping your team understand autism in a way that is relevant to your setting.
- Tailored to your audience
- Can focus on specific topics or challenges
- Suitable for teams, services and organisations
Who our training is for
Our courses can support a wide range of people, from families looking for practical guidance to organisations wanting to improve autism understanding.
For parents and carers
Training can help parents and carers feel more confident in understanding autism, behaviour, sensory needs, communication, diagnosis and everyday support.
- Just Diagnosed
- Just Behaviour?
- Girls on the Spectrum
- Understanding Autism Behaviour
For professionals and organisations
We support schools, workplaces, services and community organisations to improve understanding, accessibility and autism-informed practice.
- Autism Awareness
- Girls on the Spectrum
- Bespoke Training
- Speaking and awareness sessions
Bespoke autism training for your organisation
Every organisation is different. We can tailor training to your setting, audience and goals, whether you are looking to improve staff confidence, make your service more accessible, or better support autistic people and families.
Speaking, talks and awareness sessions
ASD Helping Hands can provide talks and awareness sessions for events, workplaces, schools, conferences and community groups. These can be adapted to suit your audience and the aims of your event.
Awareness talks
Friendly and accessible talks to help audiences better understand autism, autistic experiences and inclusive support.
Schools and colleges
Sessions for education settings, staff groups or parent/carer communities who want to build autism understanding.
Workplaces and services
Support for organisations who want to improve accessibility, communication and confidence when supporting autistic people.
Get in touch and tell us about your audience, setting and aims. We can help suggest the best option or discuss a tailored session.
Prefer to learn at your own pace?
We also have a small number of online learning options available. These can be useful for individuals, staff teams or organisations who want a flexible introduction to autism-related topics.
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