We are running a live online public speaking and consultancy skills course for autistic adults in November 2024. This is a four-part course for autistic adults in the UK who would like to improve their skills in autism related public speaking, training, co-facilitation and consultancy.

Places are limited, so there is an application process for people who are interested in applying for a place. 

See below for more information about the course and how to apply.

Speaker & consultancy skills

A four-part live online course on public speaking, training, co-facilitation and consultancy skills for autistic adults.

This course runs across 2-weeks in November 2024, and is aimed at autistic adults in the UK who would like to improve their skills in public speaking, training, co-facilitation or consultancy related to autism.

The content will include: 

• practical strategies and tips
• covering topics such as developing confidence, discovering individual presentation style, presentation tips and practice, managing groups, getting work and getting paid
• autistic trainer/consultants sharing their experience
• insight, practical tips and strategies for delivering training and consultancy (both virtually and in-person) from our experienced training consultants. 
• information about speaking, co-facilitating and consultancy opportunities with the National Autistic Society.
• the opportunity to deliver a short five-minute presentation on a topic of your choice, within a safe environment with other autistic delegates. 

This course will be free to attend. 

The course will run on the 4, 5, 11 & 12 November 2024: 10 am to 12 pm on each day.

Course requirements 

People who are interested in attending will need to submit an application. Spaces are limited and delegates will be selected based on the criteria below:

• willingness to learn and improve public speaking and consultancy skills
• wanting to work as a public speaker, trainer, co-facilitator or consultant in relation to autism
• existing experience of public speaking and/or consultancy work (such as presentations as part of a further or higher education course, sharing lived experience to a support group or conference/event, or taking part in focus groups)
• has a good general understanding of autism    
• general familiarity with using presentation software and online platforms such as Teams or Zoom
• identifies as autistic 
• available to attend all four course sessions on Microsoft Teams (10am to 12pm; on 4, 5, 11 & 12 November 2024)
• lives in the UK. 

We want to ensure autistic people from diverse backgrounds are represented, therefore we encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, including people from ethnic minority groups, the LGBTQ+ community and low-income persons.

Application process 

• The application process will open on 6 September 2024.  
• To apply, please complete this online application form. 
• The deadline for applications is Sunday 29 September 2024 at 11pm.  
• Applicants will be informed via email whether they have a place on the course. This will be no later than 5pm on Tuesday 15 October 2024. 
• We will notify those who are successful via email.

To apply – please click here.