Training
Understanding Autism is a simple way to become more inclusive and open your doors to new audiences, colleagues and customers. Our courses will help you develop your capacity to support Autistic people through engaging, empowering and cost-effective training.
About Amaze training
We deliver a range of structured and personalised programs for individuals and organisations involved with or interested in becoming more inclusive in their support of Autistic people.
We will work with you to understand your specific needs and outcomes and will plan and structure a program that will progress your inclusion journey.
Our training packages offer:
- tailored workshops suited to your particular needs
- consultative support prior to, during and after the training
- ongoing links and assistance on completion of the course.
As a prerequisite to all our training, please complete the free online What is Autism course. This is available through our website, or can be uploaded to your LMS via a SCORM package.
What workshops are available?
This free online course is suitable for everyone who potentially interacts or engages with Autistic people and communities.
The course provides an introduction and overview of autism and how to be an autism positive person.
After completing this short course, you will be able to:
- Understand what autism is, and the diversity of the experience of autism
- Understand the social model of disability and learn the importance of strengths-based language
- Understand what it means to experience the world as an Autistic person and appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of the Autistic community
- Identify practical ways to be an autism positive person
The course is a foundational awareness building experience and takes approximately one hour to complete all sections.
The online course is a self-paced program containing written, audio and video content and can be completed from all devices in one sitting. Please note that participants will not receive a certificate upon completion of this course.
Access the training or contact us for information on how to upload to your LMS.
Please note, this is not an accredited course, and it cannot be used as proof of court ordered training.
What is Autism live session
- Hosted regularly throughout the year, you’ll learn important information about autism, and strategies you can use to support and engage Autistic people in different situations through these two hour interactive online seminars.
- Find out more about autism, and how individuals may experience autism differently from a strength-based perspective.
- Understand how Autistic people process information, and where support may be needed.
- Identify support strategies that can be applied in your environment immediately.
Our inclusion and awareness training courses are a great starting point for organisations and individuals who want to create inclusive places and spaces that benefit everyone. They’ll help you build foundational knowledge of neurodiversity and the Autistic experience.
They’re guided by an experienced facilitator and:
- are suitable for participants at any stage of learning
- are available through flexible delivery, with training available across Australia
- are designed by lived experience
- offer opportunities for meaningful discussion and ongoing reflection, and
- can be customised to suit your organisation’s context, needs or goals.
Join the inclusion movement
Become an inclusive organisation and see the social and financial benefits!
Email us or call 03 9657 1600 to get started on your inclusion journey.
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