Autism Awareness & Support Training

Autism Awareness & Support Training — Practical strategies for Early Years, ADHD, OCD and Child Counselling

Overview

Autism Awareness & Support Training is a practical, self-paced online course designed to equip professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and tools to support neurodiverse children. From early identification in the Early Years to practical approaches that complement Child Counselling, this course covers Autism alongside common co-occurring conditions such as ADHD and OCD. Join a membership-style learning experience with lifetime access, a completion certificate, and a resource library that grows as practice evolves.

Description

This course gives clear, evidence-informed guidance for supporting children with Autism, ADHD and OCD in early childhood settings and beyond. You’ll receive on-demand modules that translate research and best practice into everyday strategies: sensory-friendly routines, communication supports, positive behaviour frameworks, and family-centred planning. The content avoids clinical jargon while remaining professionally rigorous — ideal for practitioners who need usable approaches from day one.

What you’ll get:

• Structured modules that walk through identification, adjustment and support planning for the Early Years setting.
• Practical templates and downloadable checklists for behaviour plans, sensory assessments and communication passports.
• Real-world case studies that show how Child Counselling techniques and supportive classroom practices intersect to improve outcomes.
• Guidance on working sensitively with parents, carers and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate consistent support.
• A clear summary of referral routes, safeguarding considerations and reasonable adjustments in education and childcare settings.
• Lifetime access to course materials plus regular updates inside the membership hub so your practice stays current.
• A recognised certificate of completion to demonstrate CPD and strengthen job applications or internal promotion cases.

Outcomes you can expect:

• Confidently recognise signs of Autism and understand how ADHD and OCD can present alongside it.
• Create simple, measurable support plans suitable for Early Years settings and primary-age children.
• Use child-centred communication supports and de-escalation techniques that reduce distress and improve learning engagement.
• Apply practical Child Counselling-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and attachment needs without requiring therapeutic qualification.

This course is expressly self-paced and delivered as on-demand learning—there are no live classes or in-person requirements. The membership option gives you a continuing resource library, downloadable tools, and a community area for peer support and updates.

Who is this course for

This course is tailored for anyone working with or caring for young children who wants better, safer outcomes for neurodiverse learners:

• Early Years practitioners, nursery staff and childminders who need practical Autism and Early Years strategies.
• SEN support staff and teaching assistants looking to integrate ADHD- and OCD-aware approaches into day-to-day practice.
• Child Counselling assistants, pastoral workers, and family support officers who want behaviour- and emotion-focused techniques that complement therapeutic work.
• Parents, foster carers and guardians who want an accessible, evidence-based framework to support a child at home and in education.
• Health visitors, social care practitioners, and community support workers who require clear tools for collaborative planning.

If you want to improve engagement, reduce repeated incidents of distress, and create inclusive Early Years environments that respect neurodiversity, this course is for you.

Requirements

Minimal technical or qualification requirements — the course is designed to be accessible:

• A device with internet access (desktop, tablet, or smartphone) and a modern browser.
• Basic literacy and the ability to read course materials and complete short reflective activities.
• A willingness to reflect on current practice and try evidence-based tools.Recommended but not mandatory:
• Access to examples from your setting (daily routines, one-page profiles, behaviour logs) to personalise templates.
• A desire to collect short-term progress notes to demonstrate impact for CPD records.

No prior specialist training is required. The course supports learners at entry-level through those seeking practical CPD credits for career development.

Career Path

Completing this Autism Awareness & Support Training adds immediately usable skills to your CV and professional portfolio. Career benefits include:

• Strengthened applications for roles such as Early Years Practitioner, SEN Support Worker, Behaviour Support Assistant or Family Support Worker.
• Enhanced capability for roles in pastoral care, child protection support and inclusive classroom environments.
• Formal CPD evidence for supervision and appraisal conversations—downloadable certificate ready to present to employers.
• A pathway into more advanced specialist training: this course prepares learners to pursue accredited SENCO programmes, trauma-informed practice courses, or child-focused counselling qualifications with a solid practical foundation.

Membership perks extend the value: lifetime access to updated content, a library of templates you can adapt for interviews and job applications, and occasional member-only resources that can be cited in professional development plans.

Ready to start?

Enroll now to strengthen your practice in Autism, ADHD and OCD support for the Early Years while expanding your Child Counselling toolkit. Join the membership today for lifetime access, continuing resources, and a certificate on completion — empower your practice and make a measurable difference for the children you support.