Train the Trainer: Supporting young autistic people, family and carers to teach others about autism

Topics to be covered will include:

• Overview of the course
• What is involved in delivering the training
• Tips on speaking to groups of people
• Tips on getting learners to share their ideas and experiences
• Skills involved in delivering training
• Different ways autistic people can get involved in training

You can bring someone to the training to help you, and we are here to help you too.

What will you do after training: You will be offered the chance to help other trained autism professionals to deliver training to health staff. This will include you sharing your experiences to help others learn about autism.

Where will the training happen: The training will happen on an online meeting on Zoom with our trainers.

When is the training: The training is 2 days, either:

1st November 2021 and 10th January 2022, OR
2nd November 2021 and 24th January 2022. Each day lasts from 1030am to 3pm

You can decide which dates you want to do.

How do I get a place: This course has limited spaces and we cannot offer a place to everyone, so we will give places to those who contact us first. Please scroll down and click the yellow ‘Book now’ button to book yourself onto the course.

Please email CYPAutismTtT@slam.nhs.uk for an easy read version of this page

1. Have knowledge of this autism course, its importance and plan for delivery.
2. Have greater confidence and skills in delivering training
3. Have greater confidence in managing difficult learners
4. Have greater confidence in answering difficult questions
5. Have an understanding of the skills you bring when helping with training.