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Autism and Meltdowns

€ 25.00 – € 175.00

This online autism course is ideal for teachers, school staff, social workers, mental health professionals, therapists, parents, carers, medical professionals, and Autistic people themselves. The course includes 2.5 hours of video content and pdf of slides
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism and PDA

€ 25.00 – € 175.00

This course is ideal for parents, teachers and professionals working with children and teens who experience PDA. €25 includes lifetime access to 2 hour video content, pdf of slides and 13-pg pdf document covering common questions which arise. Once you add to cart it will be immediately available in your account dashboard under "my courses".
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism and Play

€ 30.00 – € 200.00

with MAQQI, Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 2h 30m | for parents, educators and therapists for younger Autistics

All too often the play of Autistic children is defined as inappropriate or, worse, as dysfunctional.

In this fresh, empowering discussion of the ways Autistics play, MAQQI upends that narrative showing Autistic kids as curious, creative, smart and very capable... and in the process provides those caring for and working with them the insights to appreciate and engage in new ways.

What emerges is a picture of smart, adaptive, functional human minds at work in a context of chronic adversity that describes and explains, but also points to opportunities for caregivers and educators to leverage this new understanding and better support Autistics in their care.

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism and Sensory Processing

€ 25.00 – € 175.00
with MAQQI, Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 2h 39m | for teachers, parents, professionals and Autistic adults.

Sensory differences have been recognised in Autistic people for over a century now, yet they only became a part of formal diagnostic criteria a few years ago. This has been disastrous because our senses and associated emotions are central to the Autistic lived experience.

Gain an appreciation for the ways Autistic experience this world, find meaning, and how that directs our actions each moment. We finish by offering thoughts on making Autistic sensory experiences less overwhelming, the world kinder, and shaping a future where we all can thrive.

What are senses and 'sensory processing'?

Autistic sensory sensitivity

How senses and emotions connect

Trauma and the nervous system

Overload: the sensory-emotional jug

What helps us reach a happier, healthier future

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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Autism and Social Skills

€ 25.00 – € 175.00

This course on autism and social skills will be an introduction to the Autistic perspective of autism. It will introduce parents, teachers, SNA’s and other practitioners to the emerging idea that Autistic children do not actually have deficits in social skills. Together we will explore what this means for traditional “social skills” training and the impact this sort of training has on Autistic people. €25 includes access to the recording, slides and cert of completion. Course length: 2 hours
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism and Stimming

€ 20.00 – € 160.00
with MAQQI, stimming researcher and Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 1h 46m | for parents, teachers, professionals and Autistic adults.

You are invited to explore the fascinating, functional, joyous world of stimming. Long dismissed as dysfunctional, inappropriate behaviours to be extinguished, work by Autistic theorists has upended this view. AUsome trainer MAQQI has been a key figure in this transformation. They join Evaleen to uncover the meaning and importance of stims in everyday living not just for Autistics but for everyone. We explain the many functions of stimming, how to interpret what they communicate, and how everyone benefits from appreciating and utilising stims more.

Dispelling myths of stimming

Functions of stimming

Types of stims

Stims for everyone

The joy of stimming

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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Autism and Trauma

€ 35.00 – € 250.00

Why are we even talking about autism and trauma? What we are beginning to see quite clearly from most current research is that levels of trauma are higher in the Autistic population than in the general public. "Autism training" and "autism courses" which are designed without Autistic input can mean that there is actually very little real and meaningful understanding of autism. Unfortunately trauma responses in Autistic children and adults are not always recognised. They are often misinterpreted as "Autistic Behaviours" but there is no Autistic behaviour only human behaviour. When trauma responses are ignored then this can lead to even more trauma for the Autistic person. When we view Autistic behaviour as human behaviour we begin to see a very different picture to that painted by misinformed professionals who are basing their ideas on outdated ideology. This session is ideal for parents, carers, teacher, teaching assistants, mental health professionals, medical staff and Autistic people themselves. Course Length 3hrs
Price €35 includes cert, recording and slides

"Ausome Training’s Autism & Trauma webinar is so enlightening and insightful. If you are involved in anyway with autism, please please take the time to do it. The world needs to catch up. Autism is so misunderstood. The trauma they unnecessarily suffer could so easily be avoided. Things need to change NOW."

- Lenny

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism Course for SNAs

€ 135.00
"Since week one my relationship with the child I work with has improved dramatically, I have a better understanding." (attendee at last year's course) Our live autism course for SNAs offers you an opportunity to interact with other SNAs and an Autistic trainer You will have opportunities to:

problem solve

update your skills

learn effective strategies

gain a real insight into Autistic pupils

develop best practices for your classroom

This 8-hour course takes place live through zoom. ** Please Note Date Change **
When: Thursdays from 7-9pm Irish Time over 4 weeks - 27th Feb, 6th Mar, 13th Mar, 20th Mar 2025
Investment includes certificate of completion, access to the recording, presentation slides and resources.
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Autism Course for Teachers & SNAs

€ 135.00
"As a secondary school teacher I am so impressed . I now have a real understanding of Autism" Caragh Ní Chroimín, Secondary School Teacher Our live autism course with for teachers offers you an opportunity to interact with other teachers and an Autistic trainer You will have opportunities to :

problem solve

update your skills

learn effective strategies

gain a real insight into Autistic pupils

develop best practises for your classroom

This 8 hours course takes place live through zoom on Thursdays 27th feb, 6th Mar, 13th Mar, 20 Mar. 7-9pm GMT Investment includes certificate of completion, access to the recording, presentation slides and resources.
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Autism Gender and Sex

€ 25.00 – € 175.00

Autistic: Sex & Gender (Gender creativity and the spectrum) course is delivered by Katie Munday. Katie was diagnosed Autistic in their late 20s. Katie is currently studying an MRes in Gender Studies exploring trans and / or non-binary Autistic adults’ narratives to create recommendations for future research in this area. Katie reviews books for Routledge Publishers and contributes to an LGBTQIA+ Autistic blog called AIM for the Rainbow. They also write and do podcasts through Aucademy – an Autistic led educational and social platform. This course is ideal for professionals working with gender divergent Autistic people but it would also suit someone who is queer / questioning and Autistic and people who are interested generally. Course length 1hr 20mins
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism, Social Anxiety and Masking

€ 25.00 – € 175.00
Who is this course for?

An ideal course for parents who want to support their Autistic children

Teachers and teaching assistants who want to understand what life is like for Autistic pupils

Practitioners who want to support their clients in healthy ways without encouraging masking

Autistic adults who want to explore more about their identity

Content: 2 hours 51 mins video

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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Autism: Trauma and Behaviour

€ 20.00 – € 160.00

One word that often arises in conjunction with 'autism' - particularly when discussing Autistic children - is 'behaviour.' We hear terms like 'autism behaviours' or 'challenging behaviour' or 'repetitive behaviour' or 'dysfunctional behaviours.' It's no secret that AUsome Training has issues with the B-Word. It is almost always used to define actions in negative ways, but more than that, it is seeded through books, videos, discussions, training and more as if there's nothing more to 'those people' beyond their 'behaviours.'

Behaviour - or actions, responses, reactions - does not emerge magically from the ether but is the product of experiences and an expression of personality, of needs, and a direct response to those experiences. This is how we have understood 'behaviour' for decades now, yet Autistics continue to be treated as if we are just mechanisms without feelings or intellect.
This course is ideal for relatives, educators and those in caring professions living and working with younger Autistic people. All content is directly applicable to those living and working with adults also. Course length 1hr 45mins
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autistic and ADHD

€ 30.00 – € 200.00

On the face of it, many characteristics of being Autistic and many of those for ADHD seem to fly in opposite directions. However, probably about a third of Autistics also are ADHD, so how does that even work? Can you really be distracted and focused, novelty-oriented and sameness-oriented, empathetic and unempathetic, creative and pedantic? A lot of the answers lie in breaking down simple assumptions and stereotypes like those, but also in digging deeper into how and why characteristics such as these arise to start with. By exploring questions like these, we will build a picture of how life works for ‘shiny sparkles’ (Autistic ADHDers), and how the combination can often result in some exceptional creativity along the way. This course is ideal for Autistics suspecting they have ADHD. but would also be useful for teachers, SNAs, GPs, family members, therapists etc. Course Length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autistic Joy And Passionate Interests

€ 15.00 – € 150.00
with Scott Neilson, Autistic author, trainer and consultant duration 1h 13m | for Autistic people, their families, support professionals and educators.

The association of Autistics with 'special interests' is well known. The preferred phrasing - Passionate Interests - tells us more about the depth of those interests and about Autistic people themselves. In the words of fellow AUsome trainer MAQQI, Autistics are "passionate people in a vivid world" and it is that passion and vividness - and the joy this generates - that Scott focuses on here.

He also focuses on Autistic joy, on interest-led learning, and where interests can lead to for Autistic people.

Why passionate interests are so important to Autistic people

Positive implications our interests they have for our wellbeing

Autistic joy

Interest-led learning

Where interests can lead to for Autistic people

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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Autistic Sensory Sensitivity

€ 30.00 – € 200.00

Sensory sensitivity is the latest addition to the diagnostic criteria used by clinicians assessing Autistics, less than a decade ago. However, Autistic people have been well aware just how prominent a characteristic this is for a lot longer, and understanding of the diversity and importance of those sensitivities is central to appreciating just how ‘being Autistic’ works on a daily basis. This session is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists. Course length 2hrs 30mins
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.

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Autistic Sexuality

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

Join Katie Munday (they/them) a queer Autistic researcher, writer, and trainer in a session on Autistic experiences of sexuality Topics covered: Interoception Sensory intergration Co-occuring chronic illnesses Alexithymia and communication differences Plus, they look at Autistic experiences of kink and BDSM, masturbation and sex work. This course is for anybody who is interested in learning more about Autistic sexuality. Course length: 1 hour 52 mins Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Best Strategies for Supporting Autistic Kids and Teens Socially Course

€ 20.00 – € 160.00

This on-demand course is ideal for parents and carers of Autistic children and teens. It is also be vital for helping professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, SENCo’s and Career Guidance Counsellors, SNAs, Teachers and other professionals working in a therapeutic, clinical or educational setting. Duration: 2 hours Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Boundaries and Beliefs

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

This pre-recorded webinar discusses the struggles of autistic people around setting boundaries and the beliefs that can often result from that struggle, among other topics. This course is ideal for Autistic adults, families and those who work with or support us.
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Communication Badges

€ 18.50

6 sets of 3 traffic light communication badges. Ideal for classroom, clubs, events and clinics- even in a neuro-affirming home! Red badge says " Please don't engage with me right now" Orange badge says "I may have difficulty starting a conversation but I'm interested" Green Badge says "I'm happy to chat"

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Cothú Parent Trainer Program for Private Enterprise

€ 1,150.00 – € 2,950.00

Welcome to COTHÚ – our online program for professionals who wish to become licensed parenting course providers.

Course dates & times

Course Dates in Irish Time (GMT):

Tuesdays : 8th, 15th and 22nd July 1:30 - 6pm with Scott OR Saturdays: 6th, 13th and 20th September 8am -12pm with Gillian

Based outside of Ireland? Convert your time zone.

All sessions take place online on Zoom.

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Cothú Pete Wharmby

€ 1,150.00 – € 2,950.00

Welcome to COTHÚ with Pete Wharmby– our online program for professionals who wish to become licensed parenting course providers.

Course dates & times

Course Dates in Irish / UK Time (GMT):
Tuesdays 10am to 2.30pm 2025
May 20th, 27th and June 3rd

OR

Sept 9th, 16th and 23rd

Based outside of Ireland? Convert your time zone.

All sessions take place online on Zoom.

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People

€ 9.50

A Guide for Building your Affirming Organisation or Group- Digital Version (full colour version)
By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People (reduced colour inside)

€ 9.50

A Guide for Building your Affirming Organisation or Group- Digital Version (reduced colour version)
By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People course

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

This online course is ideal for professionals, identifying individuals, parents and carers. The course includes 2 hours of video content. Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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