The next dates for our Autism Works! Training are August and September 2022. Sign up via our online form via our online form.
An innovative project supported by Scottish Government’s ‘Increasing Understanding of Autism’ fund.
This was the best Autism training I have done and it was refreshing to be led by a welcoming team of trainers who all have lived experience.
Autism Works! Training Participant
In Phase One we worked closely with our Autism Advisory Group to co-produce a new training course for employers. Our Autism Advisory Group have a wealth of experience in a range of roles, including:
Our Autism Advisory Group co-produced these videos based on their lived experience.
The first video explains some of the common barriers autistic people encounter with team working and how to make it more inclusive:
The second video features members of the Advisory Group offering their lived experience of autism in the workplace:
Crucially, the training has lived experience of autism at its heart. During 2021, we delivered our Autism Works training to 18 employers, based mainly in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
During Phase Two (October 2021 to March 2023), we continue to deliver our Autism Works! training and to expand our training and consultancy support to employers. New training offers include ‘deep-dive’ sessions on topics including, Attracting and Recruiting Autistic staff and Accommodations and Adjustments.
We will also work with employers in the Edinburgh and Lothians region to offer supported Work Placement opportunities to Autistic people.
Autism Works! Training and Consultancy
- The project is co-produced by autistic people, with the goal of breaking down barriers and increasing opportunities for autistic adults to fulfil their employment potential
- We are offering training to Scotland-based employers to improve knowledge and practice around the recruitment, retention and career development of autistic people
- Training is led by our highly skilled Associate Trainers who each have lived experience of autism and of working in a range of different sectors and roles
- Autism Works is part of a wider Scottish Government programme, managed by Inspiring Scotland, to increase understanding of autism across Scotland
- For training and consultancy information and bookings, please go to the Training and Consultancy page
- For further information about the project or to register your business’ interest in hosting a supported work placement, please contact: Kat Allen, Lived Experience and Training Lead for further information about our training, please contact training@intowork.org.uk.