At The Autism Wellbeing Project, all of our autism training is co-produced and co-delivered with autistic Experts by Experience, ensuring every course is grounded in real-world insight and an autism-affirming approach.
We also offer bespoke sessions; you can email emma.eager@theautismwellbeingproject.co.uk to discuss tailored options. Past bespoke courses have included PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Awareness, Autism and Anxiety, Autism and Sensory Processing, Autism and Anxiety and much more!
Core Accreditations
Core Accreditations
All of our accredited courses come with a certificate and a digital badge to share your commitment to supporting autistic people.
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Whether you’ve recently received a formal autism diagnosis, you’ve come to identify as autistic through self-diagnosis, or you’d like to support someone close to you following their diagnosis, this online course is here to support you. We understand that exploring your autistic identity can bring up a mix of questions, emotions, and even frustrations – and that’s completely normal.
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This course is for everyone. The goal of this course is to provide a foundation for understanding Autism. It aims to offer information about what Autism is, common experiences associated with Autism, and how to discuss Autism in a respectful, inclusive, and affirming manner, all from a neuroaffirming perspective.
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This course is designed for mental health professionals so they can best cater for autistic clients. On completion of the course you are also able to advertise your accredited services on our website. You may also be interested in joining our team as an associate therapist and details of how to express interest in this will be shared towards the end of the course.
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This course is for any workplace who would like to support autistic colleagues and employees and create a working environment where they can thrive. Learn from the UK’s Inclusive Employer of the Year about the quick, easy and low-cost reasonable adjustments you can make to ensure you are fulfilling your obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
First Aid Courses
First Aid Courses
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Our accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training gives you the confidence and skills to recognise the early signs of mental ill health, offer first-line support, and guide someone toward professional help. The full two-day course includes interactive learning, a comprehensive workbook, and an official MHFA England certificate. To keep your knowledge current and your accreditation valid, we also offer a concise MHFA Refresher- a focused four-hour session that updates best practice and reinforces key techniques so you stay prepared to support colleagues, friends, or community members.
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Our accredited Suicide First Aid training is a one-day, evidence-based course that builds confidence to recognise warning signs and engage in safe, supportive conversations about suicide. Through practical guidance and interactive learning, you’ll develop the skills to assess risk, provide immediate support, and connect someone to appropriate professional or community resources. Completion includes a comprehensive workbook and official certification, ensuring you leave equipped to respond compassionately and effectively in a crisis.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
Our Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is the required national standard for all health and social care staff. Co-delivered with autistic Experts by Experience, it provides practical guidance on delivering safe, respectful, person-centred support to autistic people and those with learning disabilities.
We offer two flexible formats: Tier 1 webinar training, a convenient online introduction, and Tier 2 in-person training, a more in-depth, interactive session for up to 30 participants that fully meets statutory requirements. Both options ensure your team remains compliant while building the skills and confidence to provide genuinely inclusive care.
Feedback
Feedback
“I can honestly say that working at The Autism Wellbeing Project fills me with pride and joy. It is a privilege to be part of an organisation that values me as an employee and meets my needs to such a high standard. No request is too much; I am consulted throughout, and any adjustments I require are made with acceptance and without judgment.”
“Trainer Emma is amazing and so informative. She has made the training enjoyable and it’s has been enlightening to hear her stories and experiences. She engaged the whole group and she really informed us how we can improve our practice”
“Really useful webinar to not only consolidate the e-learning but also to speak with people with lived experience and gain a greater understanding of what we can do to support patients/colleagues further. ”
“Helpful to hear firsthand accounts from Experts by Experience and how they felt after their experiences.”
Get in touch today to find out how you can join us on a journey of empowerment and growth. Together, we can make a lasting difference to autistic individuals and their families.