Autism and Mental Health

Overview

The intersection between Autism and Mental Health is deep, complex, and critical to understand. The Autism and Mental Health course is a CPD Accredited exploration of this vital relationship, offering key insights for therapists, educators, and caregivers alike.

This course is low commitment, fully online, and designed for real-world impact. But don’t delay—this is a limited-time offer, and this exact course will not be offered again.

Description

Many individuals with Autism experience co-occurring Mental Health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma responses. This CPD Accredited training helps you understand why—and how to help.

Blending the latest in Child Counselling, psychology, and neurodiversity research, the course shows how to identify warning signs, support emotional needs, and prevent misdiagnosis. You’ll learn about sensory overload, executive dysfunction, and the invisible toll of masking in people with Autism.

Practical tools include mindfulness adaptations, safe spaces, communication aids, and crisis management plans—all tailored to the neurodiversity spectrum. If you want to be part of the solution in supporting Autistic mental health, this course is a must.

And remember: when enrollment ends, this course won’t come back. This is your opportunity to gain CPD Accredited credentials in a field that desperately needs more qualified professionals.

Who Is This Course For

• Counsellors and therapists
• Teachers noticing behavioural concerns in Autistic students
• Parents navigating emotional or behavioural issues
• Social workers and case managers
• Anyone looking to combine Child Counselling, Mental Health, and Autism support

Requirements

No background in psychology or Mental Health is needed. The course is built to be low commitment, with open access anytime. Just a passion for supporting Autism and neurodiversity is required.

Career Path

After this CPD Accredited course, you’ll be equipped to:

• Work in mental health advocacy for Autism
• Enhance therapy or Child Counselling practices
• Support trauma-informed education or crisis response teams
• Develop wellness programs with a neurodiversity lens
• Advance into specialist Mental Health and inclusion roles