Autism and Mental Health

Autism and Mental Health Awareness and Good Practice. Specific to improving services (Primary and Secondary).

3 presentations • 64 slides total • 3 handouts

This fully editable Autism & Mental Health training pack gives trainers everything needed to deliver clear, accurate and practical training on autism, mental health, legislation and good practice.

Designed specifically for Health & Social Care settings, it supports confident delivery for staff working with autistic individuals across primary, secondary and community services.

🌟 Why this topic is important

Autistic people are significantly more likely to experience mental health challenges, yet services often fail to recognise needs early or provide appropriate adjustments.

Staff must understand how autism and mental health interact, how to make reasonable adjustments, and how legislation such as the Autism Act 2009 shapes service responsibilities.

Training improves communication, reduces distress, and supports safer, more person‑centred care.

👥 Who this pack is for

• Care providers, managers and team leaders delivering in‑house autism or mental health training

• Training agencies and freelance trainers needing ready‑to‑deliver, editable materials

• Support workers, carers and nurses supporting autistic individuals

• Tutors and educators teaching Health & Social Care, SEND or mental health topics

💡 What makes this pack different

• Fully editable Microsoft Office files — adapt to your organisation and policies

• Three complete presentations covering awareness, legislation and good practice

• Clear, sector‑specific explanations suitable for all levels of staff

• Handouts included for learner reinforcement

• Email delivery via ZIP folder

• Focus on practical adjustments and improving service quality

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📘 What learners will understand

By the end of the session, learners will understand:

• What autism is and how it can affect mental health

• How mental illness presents in autistic individuals

• How to recognise unmet needs and reduce barriers to support

• Key legislation and policy, including the Autism Act 2009 and NHS Long Term Plan

• How to make reasonable adjustments in services and communication

• Good practice approaches, including wellbeing, advocacy and psychological support

• How to improve appointments, inpatient care and discharge planning

📦 What’s included

Presentation 1 – Autism & Mental Health Awareness (15 slides)

Aims/Objectives • Autism • Mental Illness • Autism & Mental Health • Mental Health Services • Autism Act 2009 • Ten Years On (UK) • Mental Health Services Scotland • Summary • References

Presentation 2 – Autism & Mental Health Legislation, Policy & Guidance (15 slides)

Aims & Objectives • Green Light Toolkit • Reasonable Adjustments • Government Policy • Mental Health, Learning Disability & Autism • Autism Act 2009 • NHS Long Term Plan 2019 • Summary • References

Presentation 3 – Autism & Mental Health Good Practice (34 slides)

Aims & Objectives • National Development Team for Inclusion • Five Ways to Wellbeing • Advocacy • Recognising Need • Health Checks • Appointments • Health Action Plans • Self‑Management • Proper Recognition of Mental Health Needs • Psychological Therapies • Communication • Information • Inpatient Care • Discharge • Summary & Conclusions • References

Documents

• 3 handouts (Word format)

All files are fully editable and delivered via ZIP folder after purchase.

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