A one stop portal for access to evidence-based Autism Courses online & Mental Health Training & Support.

Whilst Autism is not a mental health condition, very high numbers of autistic people experience poor mental health across the lifespan with up to 76% reaching out for mental health services. Only 14% of autistic adults and 11% of families feel that there are enough mental health services in their area to meet their needs.

Autistic people have said mental health training which increases understanding of autism and improves responses are the things that can make the biggest difference, alongside making adjustments to the way in which services are provided.

We are delighted to offer BPS Approved Autism and Mental Health courses and short courses for 2024/25. Please click on the course headings below for more information.

On-line Certificate and Diploma Courses

BPS Approved Course – Online Practitioner Certificate in Autism and Mental Health.

An 11-day equivalent online training

This forms Part 1 of the Diploma in Autism and Mental Health Course (next start date 28th October 2024).

BPS Approved Course – Certificate & Diploma in Autism and Mental Health

Part 1 Certificate in Autism and Mental Health (11 days online training) + Part 2 Diploma in Autism and Mental Health (a further 11 days online training) Total of 22 days online training.

(next start date 28th October 2024).

Autism and Mental Health Online Short Courses

(Option to build towards the Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health one module at a time)

Understanding Autism and Mental Health

A two-day online training.

Module 1 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Autism and Mental Health, “Core Skills and Adjustments to Practice,”

A three-day online training.

Module 2 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Sensory Awareness and Regulation

A one-day online training.

Module 3 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Autism, Alexithymia, Masking, Camouflaging and Synesthesia

A two-day online training.

Module 4 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Autism and Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating (including ARFID)

A two-day online training

Module 8 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health

Testimonials

This course has made a real difference to the way in which I support autistic people. I loved the sections on assessing autism in girls and women. Thankyou for this excellent course.

Mental Health Practitioner.

Autism and Mental Health - BPS Approved practitioners certificate and diploma in Autism and Mental Health.