With nearly 30 years of first-hand experience, Autism Bedfordshire is now a leading provider of high quality autism training throughout Bedfordshire and beyond. We have developed a comprehensive range of quality, specialist training packages suitable for anyone wanting to increase their understanding of autism and knowledge of strategies to support individuals. Where possible, training is delivered in partnership with autistic guest speakers who offer their unique personal perspective of life on the spectrum.
Delegates can book onto our rolling programme of events or commission private training courses directly. If you want to stay updated with the latest training events then join our mailing list here
With nearly 30 years of first-hand experience, Autism Bedfordshire have devised a suite of training packages designed to enhance understanding and best practice when working with autistic individuals in a range of settings. In addition to the below we can design bespoke training programmes to suit your needs. To find out more or to book a course then contact our training department: training@autismbeds.org
A short course designed to provide a basic understanding of autism spectrum conditions.
This course is designed and suited for anyone who may come into contact with someone who has autism.
Topics Covered:
Delegates will learn:
Course Length: Half day (approximately 3 hours)
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: None
Cost: £400 or £40 per place if booked through our rolling programme
A course to develop skills, knowledge and strategies in supporting people with autistic spectrum conditions.
This course is designed and suited for those who work directly with the public, or who need a more detailed understanding of autism.
Topics Covered:
Delegates will learn:
Course Length: Full day
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: Practical experience working in either a setting or 1:1 supporting an adult with autism, or having attended level 1 training
Cost: £600 or £60 per place if booked through our rolling programme
A course to provide evidence based scientific advice on how to manage autism in professional practice.
This dynamic course is based on evidence gathered from autistic people and clinical research professionals, with content being reviewed and updated in line with ongoing developments in research and our understanding of autism.
This course is designed and most suited for people working with autistic adults in a professional capacity; people with a personal interest are welcome to attend but the focus will be on professional practice.
Topics Covered:
Delegates will:
Course Length: Full day,
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: Professional involvement with adults with autism; a basic knowledge of autism; a commitment to attend both parts of the course.
Cost: £995 or £90 per place if booked through our rolling training programme
This course has been designed specifically to look at mental health and autism, particularly useful for professionals who are working with adults with autism who work with complex individuals with autism.
Course Topics:
Alongside hearing a detailed personal account from an adult with autism, the topics covered will be:
Course Length: Full day
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: Delegates would be expected to have a basic knowledge of autism
Cost: £850 or £85 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
This course is designed for professionals working in a school environment who work with children with autism on a regular basis; particularly useful for Special Educational Needs Coordinators, class teachers and other professionals directly supporting children with autism in the classroom.
Course Objectives:
As well as providing delegates with autism specific knowledge that can be cascaded to colleagues, topics covered during the course will be:
Course Length: Full day
Number of delegates: A maximum of 20
Pre-requisites: None
Cost: £600 or £60 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
This course is designed for professionals working with children and young people with autism on a regular basis or those needing a detailed knowledge of autism to carry out needs assessments.
Course Objectives:
Course Length: Full day
Number of delegates: A maximum of 20
Pre-requisites: None
Cost: £600 or £60 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
This workshop is designed for professionals working with young children with autism on a regular basis and/or working within early years settings.
Course Objectives:
Course Length: Half day
Number of delegates: A maximum of 20
Pre-requisites: None
Cost: £400 or £40 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
A workshop providing the opportunity to learn and develop practical skills to communicate with adults or children with autism through social stories.
This course is designed and suited for people working with adults or children who have autism or come into contact with those who have autism.
Topics Covered:
Delegates will:
Course Length: Half day
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: A good basic understanding of autism on which this workshop will build
Cost: £400 or £40 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
A workshop providing information about the impact of autism on behaviour and advice on how to support those with autism in managing behaviour.
This course is designed and suited for people working with adults or children who have autism or come into contact with those who have autism.
Topics Covered:
Delegates will:
Course Length: Half day
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: A good basic understanding of autism on which this workshop will build
Cost: £400 or £40 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
A workshop providing information about the demand avoidant presentation of autism and advice on how to support those with demand avoidant behaviour.
This course is designed and suited for people working with adults or children who have autism or come into contact with those who have autism.
Topics Covered:
Delegates will:
Course Length: Half day
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: A good basic understanding of autism on which this workshop will build
Cost: £400 or £40 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
A full day course designed for practitioners working with young people and adults who need professional help to develop constructive relationships.
Topics Covered:
Delegates will:
Course Length: Full day
Number of delegates: 20
Pre-requisites: Delegates would be expected to have a knowledge of autism to a level 2 standard or extensive experience of working with people with autism
Cost: £950 or £95 on a pay per place basis if booked through our rolling training programme
Training courses to help parents and carers to understand and manage behaviours consistent with Autism.
Whether you’re a concerned parent, carer or any health or social care professional working with an autistic individual – this one day course is for you! “Excellent resources provided that will help enhance my clinical practice” – psychotherapist
This service can be accessed by professionals or parents who would like assistance in identifying, understanding and supporting young people who may face barriers to their learning and development.
Our experience: Our Autism Trainer, Mandy, is a qualified autism advisory teacher with over ten years of experience working within schools. Qualifications include: Bachelor of Education (BEd) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Asperger Syndrome. Mandy has been trained to use the ADOS assessment tool as the ‘second professional’ and is able to support other professionals in both providing and examining the evidence for an autism spectrum diagnosis, although only a medical professional can offer a diagnosis. Further associated training includes: Carol Gray 2 Day Social Stories, 3 & 5 Day TEACCH, 2 Day PECS, 2 Day SCERTs and 1 Day Protective Behaviours.
What this service can offer:
Cost/fees:
Autism Bedfordshire will always agree service fees before going ahead with any work. We will offer an initial (one-off) up to 30 minute telephone consultation to any new client, free of charge, with no further obligation.
The cost of consultancy is £50/hour. This rate includes travel within 30 miles (roundtrip) of MK41 0UD. Where travel exceeds 30 miles (roundtrip) there will be an additional cost of 40p/mile added.
Example: Observation of a child (1 – 2 hours), written report with recommendations based on this observation and other information collated such as medical/school reports (3 hours). Typically this would total 5 hours’ work and therefore cost £250, plus travel if applicable. Please note that there might be additional costs for resources – such as social stories or visual prompts, where agreed in advance – and travel, depending on location. If required to attend a follow up meeting with staff and parents/carers, this would add a further hours’ fee to the total.
* Autism in the Classroom training is delivered as part of our professional training programme therefore the cost of this varies depending on the number of delegates.