Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

A mixed generic pack. 

6 presentations • 6 handouts • 6 assessments • 3 extra handouts

This comprehensive and fully editable Autism Awareness training pack gives trainers everything needed to deliver clear, accurate and engaging autism training across Health & Social Care, education and community settings.

Covering autism fundamentals, child development, mental health, Asperger syndrome, interventions and more, this pack is ideal for both introductory and in‑depth delivery.

🌟 Why this topic is important

Autistic people often experience barriers in communication, sensory processing, education and mental health, which can lead to unmet needs and avoidable distress.

Staff who understand autistic experiences, strengths, challenges and support strategies are better equipped to provide safe, respectful and person‑centred care.

Autism training improves outcomes, reduces misunderstandings and supports inclusive practice across all services.

💡 What makes this pack different

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

• Six complete presentations covering autism from multiple perspectives

• Handouts + assessments for every presentation

• Extra handouts on ABA, TEACCH and the Triad of Impairments

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

• Email delivery via ZIP folder

📘 What learners will understand

By the end of the sessions, learners will understand:

• What autism is, including characteristics and lived experiences

• How autistic people may think, feel and communicate

• Differences in social interaction, imagination and sensory processing

• Autism in childhood, including development, education and support needs

• Autism and mental health, including anxiety, depression and OCD

• Interventions, including educational, behavioural and therapeutic approaches

• Asperger syndrome, characteristics and support considerations

📦 What’s included

Presentation 1 – Introduction to Autism (24 slides)

Aims & Objectives • What Is Autism? • Asperger Syndrome • Characteristics • Social Interaction • Social Communication • Imagination • Routines • Sensory Difficulties • Causes • Diagnosis & Interventions • References

Presentation 2 – Focus on Autism (21 slides)

Kanner Syndrome • Wing & Gould (1979) • Asperger Syndrome • Prevalence • Diagnosing Autism (Children & Adults) • References

Presentation 3 – Autism & Child Development/Education (41 slides)

Child Development • Autism & Development • Characteristics • Sensory Difficulties • Repetitive Movements • Speech & Language • Interventions • Educational Needs • School Support • Bullying • Outcomes • SEN/EHC Plans • Assessment • References

Presentation 4 – Autism & Mental Health (49 slides)

Mental Health Problems • Depression • Anxiety • OCD • Schizophrenia • Psychological Treatments • CBT • Behavioural Techniques • Relaxation • Drug Treatments • References

Presentation 5 – Treatments for Autism (16 slides)

Educational Approaches • Medication • Therapies • Other Interventions • References

Presentation 6 – Introduction to Asperger Syndrome (14 slides)

Key Characteristics • Routine • Causes • Treatment • References

Documents

• 6 handouts (one for each presentation)

• 6 multiple‑choice assessments with answer sheets

• Extra handouts:

  • Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)

  • TEACCH Awareness

  • Triad of Impairments

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

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