Professionals Autism Training Main
Autism can present in many different ways, in many different severities.
The aims of this training are:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder myths
- What is ASD?
- What about Asperger’s?
- What causes Autism Spectrum Disorder?
- Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- I think a child/young person I’m working with might have ASD, what do I do?
- Strengths
Any additional resources, including the slides that accompany this workshop, can be found in the green resources box.
Throughout the training our guest speaker, Freya, will be offering her insights and experiences of being a young person diagnosed with autism. We thank Freya for her valuable contribution and permission to share her story.

Autism Fast Facts: 12 Fast Facts about Autism
[Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaRdPYvWt48&vl=en]
Useful Links
Here are some useful links to further information and materials you can use to support a child or young person with autism. Some of these will have been referred to within the presentation.:
A website for information, resources, and advice. The Autism Helpline enquiry service provides impartial, confidential information along with advice and support for autistic people and their families and carers. Telephone 0808 800 4104
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ASD info Wales has lots of resources for professionals, including a guide for mainstream primary and secondary schools. It also has a helpful guide for parents/carers following an ASD diagnosis.
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A national charity for children and young people with autism.
Resources
Presentation Handout
These are the slides that accompany the video presentation.