Course Overview

This module will help you to understand what autism is and the common characteristics and differences that you may encounter with someone who has autism. You will also learn how to create a supportive and inclusive autism-friendly environment and dispel some of the incorrectly assumed myths about autism. This will allow you to adjust your organisation to better suit those with autism, allowing for a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Introduction to Autism
• Common Characteristics and Differences of Autism
• Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Environment
• Myth Busting

Who will Benefit

This module will benefit anyone who wishes to learn more about autism, but particularly managers who have people with autism within their organisation.

Approach

Maguire Training have created over 100 video-based modules using their own professional training team to present on subjects they are experts in. These videos are jargon-free and delivered with the enthusiasm and engagement you would expect from some of the country’s leading business skills trainers. Each module has interactive questions to check learner knowledge and is accompanied by supporting notes for the learner to read in their own time. Each module is a powerful package of learning designed to maximise learner development.