Understanding Effective communication and Autism – eLearning module
Online Course
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National Neurodivergence Team
About the CPD course
This module looks at each of the following areas below; the barriers and challenges to effective communication and what would have helped. It looks at the differences autistic people have with verbal/nonverbal communication. Looking at the impact that making assumptions can have on autistic peoples’ communication and how masking can affect communication. It explains how environmental factors can reduce an autistic person’s ability to respond verbally; and the importance of being clear and not being vague. It gives you key messages to take away from the training session and downloadable useful hints and tips.
The National Neurodivergence Team is funded by Welsh Government to help improve the lives of neurodivergent people and their families across Wales.
The Team does this in several ways – through co-produced training and resources, practice sharing and promoting the needs of neurodivergent people.
The Team’s website, NeurodivergenceWales.org is a key part of the National Neurodivergence Team’s offer. It contains a range of bilingual, free-to-access information and resources on many topics relating to neurodivergence, including e-learning modules developed in partnership with neurodivergent people, parents, carers and professionals to help give a better understanding of autism and ADHD.
