Autism eLearning bundle
£150.00
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This bundle includes three eLearning courses on the topic of adult autism: 

  1. Building awareness of adult autism
  2. Supporting autistic adults
  3. Psychological work and autism 

Developed by specialist psychologists in collaboration with autistic consultants, course 1 and 2 will provide you with an introductory explanation of autism, detailing what it is like to have autism, as well as providing you with information on how you can support someone with autism. You will discover what it is like to have autism and how different people with autism see the world. The third course has been designed to support psychological work with autistic adults and includes how to adapt theory, psychological assessment and formulation when working with autistic people.

 

What will I learn?

Building awareness of adult autism:

  1. Understand and be able to explain what autism is and identify key characteristics of autism.
  2. Understand what it is like to have autism and describe how people with autism see the world.
  3. Understand how autism is diagnosed.
  4. Be aware of some of the difficulties and potential strengths.
  5. Be aware of how to best support adults with autism when they need it.
  6. Understand how you might need to alter your interactive style when with an autistic individual.

Supporting autistic adults: 

  1. Understand and be able to explain what autism is and be able to identify key characteristics of autism.
  2. Understand what it is like to have autism and describe how people with autism see the world. 
  3. Be aware of some of the difficulties autistic people have and potential strengths.
  4. Understand how best to support adults with autism when they need it and consider when different approaches may be most appropriate. 

Psychological work and autism:

  1. Understand the aims of the Autism Strategy and identify how the autism strategy has been implemented in their area of work.
  2. Understand how the mental health of autistic people may be impacted, and why this may be.
  3. Understand and have practiced approaches to identify, assess, diagnose and use theory to treat psychological and mental health conditions in autistic adults.
  4. Be more confident in supporting and treating psychological and mental health problems in autistic adults.  

 

A note on language

There are a range of different ways to describe of describing autistic people and the debate about which language is most appropriate is ongoing. Some prefer to use ‘person first’ language (i.e. adults with autism) whilst others prefer ‘identity first’ language (i.e. autistic adults). 

For these courses the authors have used a combination of different language. It is always best to ask the individual you are speaking to or working with what language they prefer.  

 

What is the course structure? 

These are online courses designed to complete in your own time. We expect each course to take approximately 2 hours to complete. 

You will have access to the course for six months from date of enrolment. 

These courses are available in English only.

 

Are these courses right for me?

If you want to increase your awareness of adult autism and how best to support autistic adults then the courses "Building awareness of adult autism" and "Supporting autistic adults" have been designed for you. 

"Psychological work and autism" will met your needs if you are: 

  • A practitioner psychologist or mental health professional.  
  • A professional who works with adults who have autism.
  • You are looking to build on existing knowledge and experience .  
  • You are looking for training for your organisation and you work with/support adults with autism.

 

How much does it cost?

Price: £150 (+VAT)

Members: £90 (+VAT)

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You will have access to the course for six months from date of enrolment. 

In addition to the site policies this course is subject to additional terms and conditions.

Our accessibility statement gives more details on our approach. 

These courses are also available to purchase individually

Group discounts

If you or your colleagues are looking to book onto this course as a group you can make savings by booking five or more places.

Invoicing

In order to request a quote for five or more learners, please email cpd@bps.org.uk. If you are looking to book for fewer than 5 learners please proceed directly to requesting an invoice.

To request an invoice for you or your group, please complete this invoice request form. We also provide guidance to support this process. Please note, to raise an invoice you will need to provide a Purchase Order. Once the invoice has been paid we will provide your learners with details of how to access their learning.

 

Contact 

This course has been organised by BPS Professional Practice and Development. You can contact us at cpd@bps.org.uk

You may also be interested in our other courses on BPS Learn, including those related to neurodiversity and your personal development.

You can also explore the range of BPS books available via Routledge where BPS members receive 25% discount.