The training is fully aligned with all the Tier 1 capabilities of the Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People and Individuals with a Learning Disability and maps to a predefined selection of the key learning outcomes from Tier 2 Capabilities.  

Candidates will be able to: 

• Avoid diagnostic overshadowing 
• Recognise frequently Comorbidities 
• Understand Key legislation: Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Autism Act 2009 and Equality Act 2010 
• Make reasonable adjustments, including the use of hospital passports 
• Address professional bias, culture, and the impact of behaviour on outcomes
• Communicate in accessible and inclusive ways 
• Listen to and understanding the person and their family
• Enable people and families to give feedback, raise concerns, and influence service improvement
• Reduce overmedication and ensuring appropriate use of medication in children
• Learn from LeDeR reviews to improve care 

• Legislation Overview 
• Diagnostic Overshadowing 
• Types of Comorbidities 
• Hospital Passports 
• Reasonable Adjustments
• Cultural Diversity, Stigma and Professional Bias  
• Communication 
• Family Support  
• Ask Listen n Do 
• STOMP and STAMP 
• LeDeR Reviews