Recognising and understanding the key areas of difference experienced by autistic people is vital for providing effective support.

This course is suitable for professionals working in the criminal justice system, including police officers, prison workers, secure unit and court staff who want to develop a general awareness and understanding of autism. Delegates will also have the opportunity to discuss their practices and how these can be adapted to meet the needs of autistic people.

Training includes:

training booklet and information provided for each delegate
opportunity to hear autistic perspectives; this may be through films, quotes from autistic people or the inclusion of a speaker by experience
signposting to relevant literature and resources.

Course content

Understanding autism and the main areas of difference.
Social communication and interaction.
Sensory processing in autism.
Anxiety in autism.
Intense interests in autism.
Creating enabling environments.

Outcomes

Increase your understanding of autism and how it can affect people in different ways.
Recognise the potential vulnerability of autistic people to be victims, and to be coerced into actions by others.
Identifying key characteristics in autistic people that may play a part in them coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
Learn about approaches and strategies that will be useful in supporting autistic people who become involved with the criminal justice system.

CPD Accreditation

This module is accredited by the CPD Certification Service (the leading CPD accreditation institution) as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
For further information on the CPD Certification service please visit the CPD website.