We offer a range of autism training and support courses for parents and carers. You can choose from autism support courses that are on demand or delivered live so you can ask questions. Our support courses are available for families pre or post diagnosis.
Autism NI's free parent/carer autism training and support courses enable families to increase knowledge and understanding of autism. The courses help parents and carers learn practical skills to support their autistic family member to reach their full potential.
Our autism support courses are co-created with the autistic community and delivered by our Training and Development team who have years of experience in delivering autism training. We cover important topics such as understanding autism, sleep, anxiety, sensory processing, behaviours, growing up, and supporting your teen.
Our available courses are listed below and you can choose from:
- On-demand parent/carer webinars are pre-recorded videos that you can access at a time that suits you.
- Live, interactive parent/carer support courses on selected dates throughout the year, which include a Q+A to help you get the information you need.
You can use the filter below to view on demand or live support courses, or view all topics so you can choose the courses that suit your needs.
Please note; these support courses are funded by Autism NI for parents/carers and family members only. If you require training for your professional role or for another reason, you can view professional courses here.
Feedback from our parent/carer support courses
"The course was very helpful and informative. It has lots of ideas on how to help my child, including using visual aids."
"Thank you so much - this has been brilliant. I don’t feel quite so alone."
"I feel validated and that's important. Plenty of useful and practical examples to take away and use at home."
Upcoming Courses
Understanding Autism: Parent/Carer Webinar
This course will explore the key characteristics of autism and various strategies to support your autistic child or family member.
Understanding PDA
Understand what is meant by the ‘PDA Profile’ with autism, and how this may present. Explore a range of key strategies to support an individual within the PDA profile of autism.
Supporting autistic teenagers with puberty and growing up
This course will explore what differences can be experienced by autistic teenagers as they approach adolescence, including body awareness, puberty, personal hygiene and sexual health.
Autism and Anxiety
This course will explore the key characteristics of autism that may impact on a person’s anxiety and stress levels.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about our parent/carer support courses, please complete the form below and a member of our team will get back to you with more information.