Autism, Self-Harm & Mental Health

What is autism?
How does it present?
How does one experience autism?
How does autism affect one's mental health​?
​Why is self-harm common amongst autistic people?
​We offer honest, unique, real, in depth training that makes an impact, written and delivered by people with lived experience of autism, mental ill health and self-harm.
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This interactive workshop is 3.5 hours long
​Training objectives:
  • Understand autism and how it varies from person to person
  • Understand why autistic people are more likely to struggle with their mental health and self-harm
  • Understand how autism affects people
  • Gain confidence in recognise autistic behaviours and how to support an autistic individual in a person-centred, holistic, trauma-informed way
​Content:
  • What causes autism
  • Noticeable signs
  • Pros and cons of getting an autism diagnosis
  • Support needs
  • Managing sensory overload
  • Masking
  • Autism and mental health
  • Autism and self-harm (incl. eating disorders)
  • Autism and LGBT+
This workshop is not available for individual bookings yet
Face-to-face
Private group booking 

Minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 15​
  • Face-to-face at our training room in South Leeds: £500 + half-price room hire & drinks T&C: payment by invoice
  • Face-to-face at a venue of your choice - £500 + travel costs. T&C: If travel time required is more than 1 hour there is a surcharge of £50. Payment by invoice
Virtual (Zoom)
Private group booking 

Minimum number: 6 
Maximum number: 15
£50 per person T&C: if fewer than 6 attend on the day you will be charged for 6. Payment by invoice