Training is open to everyone. A wide range of training and development is available, from one-day autism awareness training to high-level diagnostic training.
Our training is free to Council/NHS staff, parents/carers and people with autism within Glasgow City, it is also available on an outreach basis.
Please contact us for costs or if you have any specific training request.
We offer the following training packages:
One Day Autism Awareness Training:
This course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of (Autism Spectrum Disorders) ASD as well as those who require a refresher and who seriously want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with ASD. Participants will receive knowledge, information and strategies for good practice.
One Day Bespoke Training (Organisations):
The morning session is spent learning about ASD but the success of this training format is based on the use of *case study(s), previously submitted by the organisation, that allows us to put what we have learned into practice. This guarantees that the staff will finish the day with appropriate strategies to put in place when they go back to the workplace.
Advanced Autism Training (8 week programme):
Making a difference by changing practice is the aim of this course. The course consists of 6 modules over 7 half-days and one full day module. It requires participants to closely examine their working practice for individuals with ASD with whom they are involved.
Link Practitioner Training:
The Link Practitioner (LP) will be a professional who has a special interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and will be prepared to support their colleagues and others where appropriate to better understand and work with people with ASD.
Client-specific training:
For new/existing care packages with an individual staff team – normally minimum of 5 days.
The care team will have undertaken one day autism awareness training or equivalent. The aim of this training is to provide staff with a more detailed understanding of how to support the individual.
Diagnostic Training (DISCO):
A course for NHS staff in Scotland. Participants must have experience of working with clients who have Autism Spectrum disorders and have a direct role in diagnosis.
Contact the Adult Autism Additional Support Team on 0141 276 7187 for further information and costs.
More information is available on the Autism Alert Card
Contact Autism Resouce Centre