• This course is best suited to Parents and other caregivers, and to educators and therapists working with younger Autistic children. It is also of value to Autistic people of all ages seeking validation and better understanding of their own experiences and interests.

    Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. Course Length 2hrs 30mins
  • Who is this course for? 

    • An ideal course for parents who want to create the right environment for their Autistic children 
    • Teachers and teaching assistants who want to understand what life is like for Autistic pupils and create a better school environment for their learners
    • Practitioners who want to support their clients and look beyond the medical model
    • Autistic adults who want to explore more about themselves

     

    Content: 2 hours 37 mins video 

  • 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
  • This course explains the many functions behind stimming and what the Autistic person is communicating through their stims. Stimming is Autistic language. We communicate through movement and sounds first. Words are our second language. 

    • 1 hour 36 min video content 
  • 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
  • "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.

    When: Wednesdays from 7-9pm Irish Time over 4 weeks - 26th Feb, 5th Mar, 12th Mar, 19th Mar 2025 

        Investment includes certificate of completion, access to the recording, presentation slides and resources.
  • "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.
  • 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. €25 includes cert and slides Course length 1hr 20mins
  • 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 

  • 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 Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.
  • 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.
  • Join Scott Neilson (he/him) in a session on Autistic Joy and Passionate Interests!   Topics Covered: 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   This session is aimed at Autistic people, as well as families and professionals who want to understand the importance of our interests.   Course length: 1 hour 13 mins Receive a certificate on completion of this course!
  • 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 Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.
  • 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 Receive a certificate on completion of this course!
  • This session is ideal for parents and carers of Autistic children and teens. It would 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 to attend. When: Tues May 2nd, 7.30-9.30pm Where: MoD Suite 1, Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co.Kerry  Certificate of attendance included  
  • 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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  • 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.
  • This is part two of a  two-part webinar series in collaboration with Harry Thompson PDA Extraordinaire Ideal for Autistic people, parents, carers, professionals and schools Autistic people need to be supported to be ourselves- we need a strong sense of who we are and pride in our identities. Part two : Building Autistic Integrity in Autistic Adults Course length 2hr 30mins Investment includes lifetime access and certificate of completion
  • This is part one of a  two-part webinar series in collaboration with Harry Thompson PDA Extraordinaire Ideal for Autistic people, parents, carers, professionals and schools Autistic people need to be supported to be ourselves- we need a strong sense of who we are and pride in our identities. Part one : Building Autistic Integrity in Autistic children Course length 2hr 40mins Investment includes lifetime access and certificate of completion
  • 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"
  • 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: 28th Jan, 4th Feb and 11th Feb from 12.30pm to 5pm with Scott Neilson

    OR

    Saturdays: 8th Mar, 15th Mar and 22nd Mar from 7.30-11.30am with MAQQI

     

    Based outside of Ireland? Convert your time zone.

    All sessions take place online on Zoom.

     
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  • Cothú Pete Wharmby

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    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 2024 November  26th, Dec 3rd and 10th 2025 Jan 28th, Feb 4th  and 11th OR
    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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